Dean of Enrollment Services

South Plains College; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Plains College is seeking a Dean of Enrollment Services to lead admissions, records, financial aid and student support across campuses from Levelland to ensure enrollment growth and student success. The Dean will manage policy development, oversee SIS upgrades, and collaborate with deans to confirm degree completion while guiding staff and budgets in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication, leadership, and knowledge of enrollment software are required; the role reports to the Vice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years direct enrollment services experience (admissions/records).
• Experience with enrollment software and student information systems.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers admissions and records policies and procedures.
• Develops strategic goals to support recruitment and enrollment.
• Plans and supervises recruitment, admissions, records, and registration.
• Maintains admissions records with security and confidentiality.
• Oversees registration procedures and transfer credit evaluation.
• Coordinates data reporting for state and federal requirements.
• Collaborates with deans to ensure degree completion and advising.
• Plans annual commencement and supports enrollment collaborations.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Collaborative work

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Enrollment services experience

Software in enrollment services

Ellucian Colleague software

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Student information systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Dean of Enrollment Services

Department

Employment Status

Employment Status FT Full-Time

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Benefits Yes

Months per Year 12 months

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Dean of Enrollment Services is responsible for the direct oversight and administration of policy and procedures related to the strategic enrollment management initiatives of the college including recruitment, admissions, student records, financial aid, student advising and testing and student support services. This position reports directly to Vice President for Student Affairs.

The Dean plans and develops recruitment efforts and communications as well as the policies and procedures for the Admissions and Records Department while ensuring the security and confidentiality of academic records, for all campuses. The Dean serves as the Chief Admissions Officer for the institution.

This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor as well as strong communication and computer skills. High energy and a positive approach to working with students and colleagues is a must.

LOCATION

Levelland Campus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Administers the policies and procedures related to the areas of admissions and records.
• Develops strategic goals and objectives which support recruitment and admissions, promotes enrollment growth, and student success.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the recruitment, admissions, records, and registration procedures in accordance with state, federal, and institutional regulations.
• Maintains admissions and records of noncredit enrollment and course records in accordance with state, federal, and institutional regulations, and ensures the security and confidentiality of the records.
• Coordinates, develops, and implements registration procedures in consultation with the Admissions and Registration Committees.
• Notifies students of admission and academic eligibility, and reviews exceptional admission cases.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements TSI tracking procedures in accordance with state and institutional regulations.
• Oversees the evaluation and posting of transfer credits.
• Utilizes technology and information systems to effectively administer admissions and policy procedures, which will efficiently serve students and faculty.
• Participates in the strategic planning of upgrades of the student information system as it relates to records.
• Works closely with instructional deans to confirm student degree completion.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the annual commencement ceremony.
• Supports collaborative initiatives for recruitment and retention by serving on the Marketing and Communications, and Recruitment and Retention Committees.
• Oversees and ensures the accuracy of required data necessary for submission of state, federal and local reports.
• Develops the various institutional forms and brochures utilized in the department.
• Works in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research and Reports in communication of the class schedule project and portions of the college catalog.
• Oversees the website design for recruitment, admissions and records webpages.
• Works collaboratively with the center Deans and Directors to ensure the Student Support Specialists are receive ongoing training and professional development related to admissions and records, financial aid, and student business services responsibilities.
• Serves as the institution’s Residency Officer concerning student residency inquiries and reclassification requests.
• Works and interacts with senior level administrators and other internal and external constituencies.
• Serves on the Administrative, Academic, and Student Affairs Councils. Chairs the Admissions and Registration Committees.
• Serves on various college committees and fulfills other individual assignments as assigned. Represents the college on external committees.
• Develops a budget adhering to establish guidelines and parameters and administers the budget as approved. Oversees the budget development for financial aid, advising and testing, and institutional research and reports.
• Revises and refines departmental job descriptions. Collaborates with areas of responsibility to ensure job descriptions are maintained.
• Promotes professional development for the enrollment services departments.
• Attends and participates in local, state and regional meetings relevant to the field as available.
• Serves within related professional associations when workload and opportunities permits.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the Admissions and Records Department’s professional and classified staff, the director of financial aid, director of advising and testing, and director of institutional research and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and efficiency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution of higher education. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Five years directly related successful experience in enrollment services area, such as records or admissions’ office in an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Experience/knowledge of immigration rules and regulations.
• Prior experience in planning and supervising personnel.
• Prior experience/knowledge with software as it pertains to enrollment services.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague software preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and in public speaking.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify problems, to take initiative in solving them, and to carry through the required actions to completion.
• Essential customer and human relations skills.
• Ability to develop consensus through collegial consultation and collaboration. Ability to lead and manage multi-functional offices.
• Demonstrated commitment to and sensitivity in working with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of various academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply mathematical operations and interpret basic statistical analysis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High traffic and multi-tasking functional department. Busy working environment. Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Posting Number S6602019-P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Application Review Date 08/14/2026

Open Until Filled Yes