Assistant Dean for Recruiting & Admissions

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

About the Department

SMU Meadows School of the Arts educates visionary artists, scholars, and arts and communications professionals to create sustainable and transformative impact on both local and global society.

About the Position

This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The position serves as the senior leader responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of all undergraduate and graduate recruitment and admissions for the Meadows School of the Arts.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership & Accountability
• Enrollment Strategy & Execution
• Admissions Process Oversight
• Faculty & Academic Partnership
• Data, Analytics & Market Intelligence
• Team Leadership & Operations
• Marketing, Outreach & Representation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Resource Management

Occasional evening/weekend hours and frequent travel will be required.

Qualifications

A Master's degree required. A minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management, including experience in arts or specialized admissions environments is required. A minimum four (4) years of leadership experience, including supervision of professional staff is required.