Dean of Enrollment & Financial Aid Strategy

Southern Methodist University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University seeks an Associate Vice Provost/Dean Admission and Financial Aid to lead undergraduate admission, student financial services, and enrollment marketing. The role guides strategy, policy, and operations to advance SMU's enrollment goals, while overseeing a large team and coordinating with graduate admissions offices and academic schools.

The AVP/Dean will translate enrollment strategies into measurable outcomes, manage resources responsibly, and partner with

Qualifications

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate admission and student financial services.
• Develop and implement recruitment and enrollment strategies to meet goals.
• Align admission and financial aid policies and operations.
• Modernize systems and improve service via analytics and technology.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams with a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate admission and student financial services.
• Develop and implement recruitment and enrollment strategies to meet enrollment and net tuition revenue goals.
• Ensure alignment between admission and financial aid policies and operations.
• Lead modernization of systems and processes using analytics.
• Manage and mentor staff to foster a student-centered, innovative culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enrollment management

Staff development

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Analytics

Enrollment management systems

Job description

Southern Methodist University seeks an Associate Vice Provost/Dean Admission and Financial Aid to lead undergraduate admission, student financial services, and enrollment marketing. The role guides strategy, policy, and operations to advance SMU's enrollment goals, while overseeing a large team and coordinating with graduate admissions offices and academic schools.

The AVP/Dean will translate enrollment strategies into measurable outcomes, manage resources responsibly, and partner with