Associate or Dean of Enrollment Services

Southern Arkansas University is accepting applications for Associate or Dean of Enrollment Services, depending on experience. This position provides creative and energetic leadership for enrollment initiatives in alignment with institutional goals. The position supports the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services through operational administration and participation in recruitment and admissions. The selected candidate will work closely with Communications and Marketing to implement coordinated outreach and campaigns that advance institutional enrollment goals.

Duties: coordinate daily admissions and recruitment operations, ensuring efficient and student service; partner with Communications and Marketing to manage campaigns, outreach, and messaging; represent SAU at Enrollment and Retention internal and external events, some travel required; monitor progress toward enrollment and retention targets, preparing regular reports; collaborate with graduate admissions, academic departments, and student affairs to enhance recruitment and retention efforts, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in marketing, higher education, counseling, communications, or related field required; leadership experience; experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment services required; demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams; proficient with CRM and student information systems a plus; excellent communication and organizational skills; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in dynamic higher environment. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information of three (3) references to View email address on us.fitly.work or Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE