Assistant Dean of Admissions

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for all undergraduate and graduate recruitment and admissions for the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Dean on admissions policy, enrollment strategy, and long-range academic planning.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing admissions team, establishing performance metrics and professional development pathways.
• Design and implement data-driven recruitment strategies to optimize application generation, yield, and talent diversification.
• Oversee audition and pre-screening processes, including audition days and college-level tours.
• Manage a $12M annual scholarship budget to maximize recruitment, yield, and student support.
• Utilize analytics and market research to monitor enrollment trends and inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with faculty, division chairs, and university partners to align enrollment goals with artistic and academic priorities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Music, Theatre, Dance, Media, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or Marketing.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management.
• 4+ years of senior-level leadership experience supervising professional staff and managing complex operations.
• Experience in specialized or selective admissions environments (conservatory or arts-based experience strongly preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex enrollment data into actionable strategy.
• Proficiency with admissions CRM systems (e.g., Slate) and data visualization tools.
• Experience with audition-, portfolio-, or interview-based admissions models.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior academic leadership and faculty.

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans with significant university contributions (14–18% of salary).
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.

About the Company

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is a premier urban public research university. As a Carnegie 1 institution, UC combines research prowess with a commitment to student success and community transformation through scholarship and service.