Assistant Vice President Enrollment and Dean of Undergraduate Admission

Assistant
Vice
President
for
Enrollment
and
Dean
of
Undergraduate
Admission
Case
Western
Reserve
University|
Cleveland,
Ohio

Case Western Reserve University invites interested applicants for the role of Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Undergraduate Admission. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, this leadership position within the Division of Enrollment Management will lead the Department of Undergraduate Admission in support of advancing the Division of Enrollment Management’s strategic priorities.

About Case Western Reserve University:

Case Western Reserve University is a place where ambition meets opportunity. We are the fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, ranked #19 in the world for innovation and committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for our students. Our undergraduate programs are nationally recognized, and our students advance to extraordinary careers and lead lives of impact.

Located in Cleveland, CWRU is nestled in one of the most culturally rich and economically dynamic cities in the Midwest with close proximity to world-renown museums, theaters, sports arenas, and historical landmarks.

CWRU’s enrolls more than 12,000 students-- 6,500 undergraduates and 5,800 graduate students. Through strong partnerships with organizations such as Posse, Quest Bridge, STARS, United World College Davis Scholars and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the University has built a strong commitment to access in identifying and enrolling talented students with a broad range of experiences.

The Assistant Vice President for Enrollment is the primary representative for the Office of Undergraduate Admission within the University’s community and to prospective students, families, high school counselors, alumni, and peer institutions nationally and internationally. This leader will develop and implement a global recruitment

strategy informed by data, market research, predictive modeling, and geo-market analysis

— all in service of achieving the University's enrollment goals.

This position is highly visible and impactful and requires a leader with a visionary strategic mindset and discipline to balance a necessary commitment for execution.

The next Assistant Vice President will find here a university community deeply committed to undergraduate education, a talented and dedicated team of professionals, and an operation that prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and innovation.

This position will be attractive to strategic-oriented, data-informed, and deeply experienced higher education enrollment professionals. This position will be a member of the University’s enrollment management leadership team and have leadership oversight to the University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.

• Provide
  vision
  and
  direction
  for first-year and transfer admission consistent with the University’s mission, enrollment management goals, and faculty governance policies
• Lead
  and
  develop
  the
  Undergraduate
  Admission
  staff
  , including hiring, mentoring, and creating a professional environment where staff feel valued and empowered to serve students and families with excellence
• Develop,
  implement,
  and
  monitora
  comprehensive
  recruitment
  plan
  tied to the University’s budget goals and driven by the University’s strategic priorities — spanning the full admission cycle from high school sophomore to enrolled student, across regional, national, and international markets
• Establish
  and
  oversee
  the
  application
  review
  process
  and
  selection
  criteria
  to achieve enrollment goals; remain accountable for undergraduate admissions decisions
• Provide
  leadership
  support
  to other enrollment management departments — including financial aid, recruitment and marketing, and enrollment operations — in support of strategic and operational goals
• Travel
  extensively
  to represent the university at high schools, college fairs, off-campus information sessions, and admitted student Cultivate relationships with high school counselors and serve as a recognized expert on selective college admissions forums held regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Design
  and
  implementa
  comprehe…