Dean of Admissions

Company: Wacac
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

University of Portland, a Roman Catholic, Holy Cross, comprehensive university, seeks an optimistic, opportunistic, forward-looking, innovative, and results-oriented leader to serve as the next Dean of Admissions.Since its founding in 1901, University of Portland (UP) has been a place that has a transformative impact. In 2024, UP was one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose, which recognized UP's commitment to fostering a deep understanding of leadership as a positive force in the community. Already recognized for its well-rounded educational experience anchored in the liberal arts, excellent teaching, strong sense of community, high graduation rate, and the postgraduation success of its nearly 44,000 alumni, UP looks forward to celebrating 125 years of excellence with a spirit that is hopeful, committed to renewal, and ready for transformation.An unparalleled student experience, small classes, wide range of majors and courses, Division I athletics, beautiful campus situated in a dynamic city, and access to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest are the things that make UP a truly singular place. This premier Catholic and Holy Cross University is located up on a bluff, surrounded on three sides by water, in a residential neighborhood in the City of Portland, overlooking the Willamette River, inspiring its nickname, "The Bluff." Home to a thriving and diverse community of nearly 3,300 undergraduate students and about 300 graduate students from around the nation and the world, UP is Oregon's only comprehensive university with schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing, a College of Arts & Sciences, and a Graduate School. It is also the state's only Catholic university and largest private undergraduate institution. It offers more than 50 undergraduate programs and 40 minors, as well as 18 graduate programs and more than 1,300 courses.The Dean will report directly to the Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing Services and be responsible for all aspects of undergraduate student recruitment inclusive of first-years, transfers, and international students while directing an Admissions Office of 17 staff. As UP continues to implement a strategic plan to advance its purpose of preparing people to bring hope into the world, it looks to the Dean to provide visionary and strategic leadership to invigorate undergraduate admissions and grow enrollment; build relationships across the university that advance enrollment goals; cultivate and support a dedicated admissions staff to drive positive, transformational change; advance a compelling narrative that highlights UP's strengths and unique programs; and optimize UP's technical operation and vendor relationships.The ideal candidate will embrace UP's Catholic, Holy Cross identity and its mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership. The Dean will have a track record in growing enrollment; experience with admitting students into the schools, managing external partners and vendors, and implementing effective territory and funnel management strategies; and an understanding of the impact of financial aid strategies on enrollment outcomes. The ability to work collaboratively within a university setting and implement and harness technology in inventive and productive ways will be essential for success. The Dean will be a visible leader who is able to effectively develop and communicate the UP "story," and is willing to connect with high schools, colleges, and community partners to build and strengthen relationships. A bachelor's degree and experience in strategic planning and budget oversight at the associate dean (or equivalent) level or higher for an admissions or enrollment management unit at a college or university, and supervising associate/assistant director-level personnel are required.All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile. Professional references are not requested at this time.WittKieffer is assisting University of Portland in this search. The review of materials has begun and will continue until an appointment has been made.
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