About Framingham State College:
Framingham State College offers small, personalized classes to undergraduate and graduate students on a traditional New England campus. The public college prides itself on its friendly, family-style community. The breadth of programs offered by Framingham State College reflects diverse faculty expertise. Its many undergraduate programs range from Art to Biology to Communication Arts, while graduate offerings include the MBA, MEd, and MS. Located just 20 miles west of Boston, the college offers all the cultural and social benefits of the city without the pressures and inconveniences of living there. The college is located on a beautiful, 73 acre, traditional New England campus in Framingham, the largest town in Massachusetts.

Job Description:

The Dean of Admissions at Framingham State College is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of new undergraduates. Specifically, the Dean:

• Develops and implements a comprehensive, multi-year undergraduate admissions plan consistent with established enrollment growth targets and enhanced institutional selectivity.  She/he will establish ambitious goals for the following performance measures: number of applications and acceptances; SAT scores, grade point average and size of incoming freshmen class; and yield.  She/he will work to increase diversity of the undergraduate applicant pool.
• Oversees all aspects of a strategic recruiting process, including interacting with high school personnel within the College's primary and secondary geo-markets, developing recruiting materials and schedules, and deploying personnel and resources to best achieve the College's recruiting goals.
• Directly supervises the work of the Assistant Dean for First Year Admissions, the Assistant Dean for Transfer Admissions, and the Coordinator of the College's application processing center; ensures an admissions operation consistent with ethical standards and state guidelines.
• Serves as a member of the President's Council and advises senior leadership as to new student enrollment, marketing, and recruiting strategies and outcomes.

Requirements:

Master's degree and 7 years' experience required; doctorate preferred.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time, benefited position and salary is commensurate with experience.  
 
Framingham State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online by submiiting a cover letter, resume, and contact information of four references.  Applications received by March 15, 2010 will be given preferred consideration.

Framingham State College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530.

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