Institution: Massachusetts Bay Community College
Location: Wellesley Hills, MA
Category:
Admin – Admissions and Enrollment
Admin – Student Affairs and Services
Posted: 09/11/2012
Application Due: 10/01/2012
Type: Full Time
Position Summary:
· The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services will support the mission of the College by providing a collaborative work environment that will enable students to effectively engage in academic and intellectual work, community service, and other activities that enrich their academic careers. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services will be responsible, in conjunction with the Provost, for leading the efforts to significantly increase the College’s enrollment rates through a multi-pronged approach of deepening relationships with local high schools and industry partners, working to improve student success rates, and proactively building a collaborative campus environment. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services will provide leadership and management in advancing and achieving the goals of the strategic plan of the College.
Responsibilities and Duties:
· Provides flexible, responsible and high quality customer service to all students, staff and community members and continuously evaluates the processes and procedures for revisions;
· Develops and coordinates an effective team to provide college-wide leadership to all enrollment management and student services functions;
· Articulates knowledge of enrollment strategies, develops a strategic enrollment plan utilizing institutional data and market and demographic research that results in meeting enrollment goals;
· Shares responsibility with the Provost for the achievement of enrollment and student success goals and for the support processes for new and returning students;
· Leads Enrollment Management and Student Services in contributing to the fiscal strength and stability of the College;
· Collaborates with academic areas to develop and enhance retention and student success and engagement initiatives for the College;
· Integrates marketing and outreach activities into a comprehensive strategic enrollment plan;
· Directs functional areas (Offices of Admissions; Advising; Athletics, Recreation and Wellness; Career Services; Counseling; Financial Aid; Registration; and Student Development) through directors and departmental managers and, in cooperation with them, develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures for the division;
· Provides leadership via short and long-term planning for the development and implementation of programs and services in all functional areas that support the recruitment, retention, and academic success of students;
· Supervises and evaluates direct reports and makes recommendations to the President in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and administrative personnel policies;
· Ensures compliance with College policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements;
· Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies/associations;
· Manages all budgetary matters in the Enrollment Management and Student Services division and establishes budgeting priorities and efficiencies;
· Maintains communication and positive relationships with counterparts in the Massachusetts system, post-secondary institutions and community leaders;
· In conjunction with the Provost, leads outreach initiatives for student services to include K-12; dual enrollment, and four-year college and university transfer agreements;
· Aligns student services outreach with the needs of citizens, business and industry, and communities in the college service area;
· Advances and monitors, in conjunction with the Provost, student job and career placement and college transfer opportunities;
· Ensures, in conjunction with the Provost, that the direction and operation of other campuses/extension sites meet the needs of communities and their citizens and businesses and that campus/extension sites are in accordance with the requirements of all appropriate agencies and government bodies;
· Represents the College on regional and statewide student affairs committees, as assigned;
· Acts as a consultant to faculty, staff and students in enrollment management and student services;
· Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet;
· Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate shall possess the following required qualifications:
· Master’s Degree;
· Significant community college management experience;
· Demonstrated accomplishments in community college outreach and the generation of enrollment growth;
· A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values, goals, and accountabilities of the Vision Project, the Massachusetts public policy plan for higher education;
· Proven experience in such areas as budget development and administration;
· Ability to utilize data and technology to advance goals in the areas of recruitment, admission, student retention, academic completion, career services and research technology;
· Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of the community college, customer service, broad-based institutional planning, participative management, and to student development and success;
· Demonstrated leadership, planning, negotiating, interpersonal and supervisory skills; an appreciation for collective bargaining values and processes;
· A demonstrated ability to build a culture of cohesion, dialog, civility and academic excellence;
· Proficiency in oral and written expression and ability to think strategically;
· Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the employment and development of an ethnically and culturally diverse staff.
Additional Desired Attributes:
· Exceptional project management skills;
· Strong ability to anticipate change and to be flexible;
· A leadership style that emphasizes initiative, collaboration, problem solving, team building, accessibility, and open communication.
Education: Master’s Degree
Funding: State Appropriated
Classification: Non-Unit Professional
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Application Deadline:
Application Process: To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and list of six professional references and their contact information to:
Office of Human Resources
MassBay Community College
50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-5307; or submit via:
email: employment@massbay.edu or fax: 781-239-3070
Deadline: Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure full consideration in the initial review, please submit all application materials by Monday, October 1, 2012. Finalist candidates must provide official transcripts and/or certifications and participate in an expanded reference check.
Massachusetts Bay Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any inquiries or complaints concerning compliance with the regulations implementing Title IV, Title VII, Title IX, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 or Section 504, may contact Robin Nelson-Bailey at 781-239-3000 ext. 3171 who is the College coordinator for those statutes. Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C., 20202, or the Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region One, Boston, MA 02109.
Application Information
Postal Address: Human Resources
Massachusetts Bay Community College
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-5307
Phone: 781-239-3178
Fax: 781-239-3070
Email Address: Employment@massbay.edu
