Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, established in 1898, has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing education. We offer flexible programs designed to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including weekday, evening/weekend, and accelerated options. Our innovative Dual Degree partnership in Nursing with Le Moyne College enables students to earn both associate and bachelor’s degrees, combining rigorous academics with practical training. With state-of-the-art simulation labs and robust clinical practice opportunities within St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, our graduates are well-prepared to provide safe and effective patient-centered care in today’s healthcare environments.
Joining St. Joseph’s College of Nursing means becoming part of a dedicated community committed to advancing the nursing profession and supporting student success. Our faculty and staff are united by deeply held values of innovation, integrity, and excellence, and we take pride in our history of high NCLEX pass rates and strong employer partnerships. This is more than a workplace; it’s a chance to contribute to the future of nursing and healthcare while thriving in a supportive and collaborative environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Dean (AD) of Admissions serves as a key member of the St. Joseph’s College of Nursing’s (SJCON’s) leadership team. The AD will lead the transformation of our enrollment management approach, building on our successful foundation in recruiting through local schools and events and adding modern digital and data-driven strategies. The AD will provide strategic guidance on program development, marketing, and other initiatives core to our mission. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging leader to build a modern enrollment management operation while contributing to the College's broader strategic direction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on SJCON’s leadership team, providing guidance on institutional initiatives and program development
• Develop and execute a comprehensive enrollment strategy across all program pathways including traditional weekday, Evening/Weekend (E/WE), Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing (DDPN), and Accelerated Dual Degree (ADDPN)
• Lead the implementation of new enrollment technologies, with a specific focus on CRM development and centralized application services
• Work closely with marketing to ensure consistent and effect messaging to generate quality leads
• Create data-driven recruitment and yield strategies with particular focus on expanding diversity in nursing
• Develop and track key performance indicators aligned with institutional growth targets
• Build on strong existing partnerships with local schools, healthcare organizations, and community groups
• Develop and lead effective strategies for recruiting students underrepresented in nursing
• Analyze enrollment trends and outcomes to inform decisions
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and partner institutions to achieve enrollment goals
• Oversee admissions operations from inquiry through enrollment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in admissions or a closely related field is required, with a preference for experience in nursing or health professions education
• Demonstrated experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems or comparable tools for managing data collection, analysis, and reporting in recruitment or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in relationship building and communication

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St. Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. St. Joseph’s College of Nursing educates and inspires students to become compassionate healers who demonstrate integrity, innovation, caring, and excellence.

VISION:

Our St. Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health Roots are inspired by our Franciscan tradition, we are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.

CORE VALUES:

St. Joseph’s Heath and Trinity Health Values: Reverence, Commitment to Those who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence. College of Nursing Values: Caring, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The skills desired in of the Assistant Dean of Admissions include:

Effective communications skills

Strong computer skills with experience managing a database

Ability to work independently and as part of an office team

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