Dean of Strategic Student Enrollment

Lead with Purpose. Drive Enrollment. Transform Student Futures and apply today for the Dean of Strategic Student Enrollment at GateWay Community College!

This position is scheduled to begin in the Spring 2027. Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Dean of Strategic Student Enrollment provides strategic leadership to advance student access, enrollment, retention, and completion. The Dean leads the integrated delivery of enrollment services, including Early College Programs such as Dual Enrollment, ACE, and Hoop of Learning, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Disability Resources & Services, Testing, and related student services to support enrollment growth and a positive, student-centered experience.

The Dean leads the College's Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan, oversees budgets and personnel, and promotes data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include Student Conduct, Title IX, the CARE/BIT Team, and Clery Act compliance. The Dean collaborates with college, district, community, and business partners to advance enrollment goals and student success.

Essential Functions

35% - Provides leadership, development, and oversight for Early College Programs (including Dual Enrollment, ACE, and Hoop of Learning), Disability Resources & Services, Testing Center, Financial Aid, and Admissions & Records; ensures effective operations, compliance, service quality, and continuous improvement across all assigned areas.

35% - Develops, implements, and evaluates enrollment management strategies; coordinates the College's Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan; utilizes data to identify enrollment opportunities, establish and monitor enrollment goals, and support both new and existing markets; collaborates with Marketing, Recruitment & Outreach, and other college departments to create and implement coordinated enrollment strategies.

20% - Participates in the development and implementation of College initiatives and strategic priorities; serves on assigned councils and committees; contributes to college-wide planning, assessment, and continuous improvement; represents the College with community organizations, partners, and local boards; provides leadership and support for assigned responsibilities related to Student Conduct, Commencement, CARE/BIT, Clery, Title IX, and campus safety.

10% - Participates in the development and implementation of the budget; monitors assigned budgets closely; uses data and student needs to inform resource allocation, ensuring alignment with enrollment goals, student success, and institutional priorities; performs other duties as assigned.