Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment and Business Development

Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment and Business Development

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• Position Title:
  
  Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment and Business Development
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Job Number: SA89824
• Full or Part Time: full-time 40 hours weekly
• Fair Labor Standard Act Classification:
  Exempt
• Anticipated Pay Range: $140,000-$165,000
• Pay Range Information:
  Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.
  
  The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment and Business Development will lead graduate recruitment strategies for the Argyros College of Business and Economics to ensure that annual recruitment targets are met and that new educational opportunities for the College are continuously created. In addition to providing marketing, recruiting, and administrative leadership, this role will personally engage in student recruitment, create top-of-funnel opportunities, and develop relationships with external partners to generate innovative educational programs.

The Assistant Dean will represent the graduate programs at relevant Argyros College events and recruitment fairs.

In close collaboration and complementary efforts with the Director of External Relations and Partnerships, this role also serves as an additional bridge between ACBE and the business community—driving the expansion of the academic portfolio through innovative and contemporary corporate education, training/upskilling, and program pipelines, as well as ensuring academic programming remains aligned with evolving workforce demands. This role will leverage a robust professional network, entrepreneurial drive, and deep knowledge of the Orange County business landscape and beyond to create measurable impact for students, employers, and Argyros College.

A successful candidate will have an MBA, extensive connections with the business community, and a proven track record in sales and sales leadership, preferably in recruitment for the higher-education sector. This position reports to the Dean of the Argyros College.

Graduate Program Recruitment and Administration

• Proactively create recruitment strategies to identify new graduate business candidates and develop enrollment target goals for all graduate programs, as well as coordinate with the University Graduate Admission Office.
• Collaborate with the University Marketing Office to develop marketing strategies and tactics and oversee the development and periodic updates of marketing materials and collateral for various channels.
• Develop compelling messaging and effective communication strategies in partnership with key stakeholders,…