Colorado Community College System
Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success
Colorado Community College System, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success
Founded by a vision of academic excellence and student support, Lamar Community College invites a dynamic leader to serve as the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success. This role demands a passionate, highly organized professional dedicated to fostering student achievement and belonging in a supportive campus environment.
Position Summary The Dean will shape the full student experience—from recruitment and enrollment through retention, persistence, and completion.
Responsibilities include designing forward‑thinking, data‑informed strategies that promote growth and success across all enrollment and student support units.
The Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, and leadership to cultivate an inclusive campus culture that celebrates student potential and achievement.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic enrollment and retention planning, creating enrollment goals and strategies for targeted student populations to advance institutional growth.
Oversee the functions of admissions, recruitment, financial aid, cashier, testing, student life, career services, and academic advising; supervise, coach, and evaluate leadership within each of these areas.
Develop and execute analytics‑driven, dynamic strategic enrollment and retention plans.
Initiate divisional budget requests and coordinate the execution of the approved budget.
Manage divisional facilities and equipment, including maintenance and inventory control.
Create communication plans for all phases of admission, recruitment, and retention.
Work collaboratively with departments involved in the recruitment and admissions process, including marketing, foundation, athletics, and other key partners.
Understand and communicate best practices, new processes, and training for all areas of admissions, recruitment, financial aid, registrar, testing, student life, career services, and academic advising.
Convene working groups and planning teams composed of faculty and staff from across the institution to develop short‑, medium‑, and long‑range enrollment initiatives.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with college leadership, working collegially with members of the President’s Cabinet, faculty, staff, and others.
Assume special responsibilities as assigned by the President.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of three years of experience in admissions, student services, or other closely related areas.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively in public settings.
A demonstrated understanding of, appreciation for, and commitment to the mission and values of the community college.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five years of administrative‑level experience in student‑facing departments within a higher education environment, including staff supervision and demonstrated leadership.
Experience in data analysis and a strong understanding of effective assessment practices.
Proven experience in administrative oversight and fiscal management.
Salary Range $66,000–$74,000 (commensurate with education, experience, and market competitiveness)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Generous annual leave, sick, and holiday benefits are included.
Retirement savings through Colorado PERA via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
Flexible savings benefits for health, dental, vision, and life insurance (please contact HR for details).
Administrative and Professional Technical positions earn 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave, accrued each month based on full‑time status.
LCC APT employees also have paid time off from December 25th through January 1st.
Administrative and Professional Technical positions can take advantage of tuition assistance for dependents and leave for academic/volunteer activities.
Employee assistance services at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C‑SEAP).
Access to BenefitHub for discounts on retailers and services.
Application Process
Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements.
Current résumé.
Contact information for three (3) professional references, including one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague, and one (1) recent supervisee.
All applications must be submitted online.
Official transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.
EEO Statement Lamar Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or other protected class.
Contact Information Human Resources: (719) 336‑1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu
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Position Summary The Dean will shape the full student experience—from recruitment and enrollment through retention, persistence, and completion.
Responsibilities include designing forward‑thinking, data‑informed strategies that promote growth and success across all enrollment and student support units.
The Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, and leadership to cultivate an inclusive campus culture that celebrates student potential and achievement.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic enrollment and retention planning, creating enrollment goals and strategies for targeted student populations to advance institutional growth.
Oversee the functions of admissions, recruitment, financial aid, cashier, testing, student life, career services, and academic advising; supervise, coach, and evaluate leadership within each of these areas.
Develop and execute analytics‑driven, dynamic strategic enrollment and retention plans.
Initiate divisional budget requests and coordinate the execution of the approved budget.
Manage divisional facilities and equipment, including maintenance and inventory control.
Create communication plans for all phases of admission, recruitment, and retention.
Work collaboratively with departments involved in the recruitment and admissions process, including marketing, foundation, athletics, and other key partners.
Understand and communicate best practices, new processes, and training for all areas of admissions, recruitment, financial aid, registrar, testing, student life, career services, and academic advising.
Convene working groups and planning teams composed of faculty and staff from across the institution to develop short‑, medium‑, and long‑range enrollment initiatives.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with college leadership, working collegially with members of the President’s Cabinet, faculty, staff, and others.
Assume special responsibilities as assigned by the President.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of three years of experience in admissions, student services, or other closely related areas.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively in public settings.
A demonstrated understanding of, appreciation for, and commitment to the mission and values of the community college.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five years of administrative‑level experience in student‑facing departments within a higher education environment, including staff supervision and demonstrated leadership.
Experience in data analysis and a strong understanding of effective assessment practices.
Proven experience in administrative oversight and fiscal management.
Salary Range $66,000–$74,000 (commensurate with education, experience, and market competitiveness)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Generous annual leave, sick, and holiday benefits are included.
Retirement savings through Colorado PERA via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
Flexible savings benefits for health, dental, vision, and life insurance (please contact HR for details).
Administrative and Professional Technical positions earn 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave, accrued each month based on full‑time status.
LCC APT employees also have paid time off from December 25th through January 1st.
Administrative and Professional Technical positions can take advantage of tuition assistance for dependents and leave for academic/volunteer activities.
Employee assistance services at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C‑SEAP).
Access to BenefitHub for discounts on retailers and services.
Application Process
Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements.
Current résumé.
Contact information for three (3) professional references, including one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague, and one (1) recent supervisee.
All applications must be submitted online.
Official transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.
EEO Statement Lamar Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or other protected class.
Contact Information Human Resources: (719) 336‑1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu
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