Dean of Enrollment Management

Dean of Enrollment Management

Midland College | Midland, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

Midland College is seeking a dynamic and student-centered leader to serve as the Dean of Enrollment Management. This position will have oversight of the following departments: Recruitment and Outreach, Admissions and Welcome Center, Dual Credit Services, and Pathways Advising. The person in this role will work alongside various departments within Student Servies and across Midland College to ensure the proper, strategic and timely execution of enrollment projections and growth, recruitment and marketing strategies and initiatives, and oversight regarding registration processes, policies, and events for all students. This role will report to the Vice President of Student Services.

ABOUT MIDLAND COLLEGE

At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.

Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.

Three Core Values define our culture:

YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make.

ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.

We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.

What You Can Expect at Midland College:

- A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision.

- A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities.

- Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day.

If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff, including, Director of Advising, Director of Dual Credit Services, Director of Recruitment and Outreach, Director of Admissions and Welcome Center, and 1 Administrative Assistant

- Create Standard Operating Procedures, manuals, documents for enrollment management processes and policies and departments this position oversees

- Ensure that course information, academic pathways, degree plans, graduation requirements, etc. are updated regularly and shared to students and campus partners

- Serve on the Vice President of Students Services leadership team, alongside the other Deans and Registrar within the Division and aid in planning division-wide events and initiatives

- Chair the Strategic Enrollment Management committee, serve on the Selective Admissions Committee and International Students Steering Committee, serve as a non-voting member of the Curriculum Committee, and a member of the Dual Credit Leadership Team

- Work alongside Academic Deans and Vice President of Instruction to determine strategies regarding course offerings, scheduling, waitlists, etc. and make recommendations as needed

- Partner with Strategy and Analytics and Marketing and Communications regarding enrollment strategies, campaigns, marketing materials, outreach initiatives, etc.

- Oversee the departmental budgets for each area of responsibility and manage accounts and approve requisitions and departmental spending

- Coordinate with Strategic Partnerships opportunities for collaboration and support, particularly with our K-12 partners, school district administrators, and transfer institution partners

- Coordinate with Digital Transformation and Information Technology regarding CRM implementation, ERP and SIS exploration and modification, etc.

- Partner with the Registrar and Provost regarding the academic calendar, including registration and withdrawal dates, graduation, drop dates, etc.

- Actively engage and participate within professional organizations and consult with colleagues within TACRAO, Pathways Institute and Texas Success Center, NACEP, NACADA, and/or NACAC.

- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Services and/or Provost

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree

- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education; advising and/or admissions experience

- Experience supervising professional staff

- Experience managing a budget or multiple budgets

- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and adherence to student record safe-keeping policies and FERPA guidelines

- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

- Familiarity with ERP/SIS platforms and CRM tool

Preferred Qualifications

- Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in admissions, recruiting, advising, or enrollment management work, or related field

- Familiarity with course catalogs, academic pathways, majors, degree plans, etc.

- Knowledge of current trends and best practices regarding Enrollment Management and/or Academic Advising

- Active membership and/or familiarity/participation within TACRAO, Texas Success Center, NACEP, NACADA, NACAC, etc.

- Familiarity with CRM tools, like Element 451 or Slate and ERPs, such as, Jenzabar or Ellucian/Colleague, Banner, etc.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Evening and weekend hours required for events and programming.
Some physical activity, including lifting and event setup, may be required.

- Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Typical office

- Business Hours

- M-Th 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. F 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

summer M-Th 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm

- Periodic evening and weekend hours during peak periods (e.g., open enrollment, payroll)

- Occasional travel (less than 10%)

Physical Demands

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time

- The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus

- This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town

- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

- Use of manual dexterity

- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

- Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds

- Duties indoors and some outdoors

- Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, during periods of registration, and attend Midland College or community events

Salary Range: $86,925 - $115,915

BENEFITS:

Midland College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive choice of insurance plans* and retirement savings programs.

- medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, FSA

- retirement savings programs

- tuition remission for employees

- generous paid time off including winter break

To learn more go to: Midland College Benefits *eligibility may vary based on job classification

SECURITY SENSITIVITY

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, CV/resume, and transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.