Administrative Positions

Job Description:

The Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing is a vital part of the College leadership team. Reporting to the President of Crown, and serving as a member of the Cabinet, the Vice President will lead an established team of dedicated professionals. The Enrollment and Marketing division is made up of these strategic areas:
-Traditional Undergraduate (UG) Enrollment
-Adult and Graduate Student (AGS) Enrollment
-Financial Aid
-Marketing and Communication 

In addition to direct responsibilities, the division works closely with other college functions in a collaborative fashion including: orientation, academic advising, student engagement and satisfaction, student retention, academic services (Registrar), student learning needs, and with communications and marketing.

The Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing will relate to the various members of the college community including students, faculty, alumni, churches, and donors, as well as the broader business community. Momentum for Crown as well as this specific team of individuals is well established and experienced.

The new VP should understand and move well within the Crown culture that requires:

• Dedication to the integration of faith and learning
• An appreciation for  evangelical Christian thought and expression
• Intellectual rigor and critical thinking
• High performance expectations met with the highest integrity and a spirit of collaboration

The successful individual in this role will possess the gifts of listening and strong communication, an ability to cast a vision of the “possible” as a part of a divine calling, with a sensitive heart to the audiences that support and benefit from the ministry of Crown College as a part of the work of the Kingdom.

Requirements: 

• Masters degree or equivalent

• Ten or more years of enrollment / marketing experience in a higher educational institution

• Effective communicator

• Strong management, organizational and interpersonal skills are required

• Experience with international students / international recruiting is a plus

INQUIRY PROCESS:

The goal is to identify the right fit for both the selected candidate and for the Crown College community. There will be an obvious mutual benefit for both. In addition to your resume, please submit your responses to the following points:

1. Describe your faith in Christ. Tell us how you came to know the Lord, something about your journey with Him, your current walk and how your relationship with Him has affected your career and leadership.

2. Describe your experience in leading and managing a mature team of seasoned professionals, your approach to leading change and change management, communicating direction, decision making, alignment of the team around vision and conflict management.

 3. Describe a manager or leader who had significant influence upon your professional growth and development. What was the impact and why?

4. Describe your specific experience and involvement with enrollment, admissions, marketing and financial aid specifically in higher education. Please comment on your experience at the college level OR similar pertinent experience and how it relates to this position.

Please provide five references (a pastor, two former supervisors and two former or current subordinates). We will not contact these references until later in the process and we will alert you prior to making contact. Please submit your resume and answers to these questions (Word format) to: 

Al Prentice   aprentice@simainternational.com

Job Description:

1. Advisor to the Student Activities Board (SAB): Meet with the executive committee as a whole on a weekly basis, oversee the planning and execution of all SAB events, oversee the SAB budget, ensure that SAB activities more than meet the expectations of the campus for propriety and modesty

2. Advisor to the Student Senate: Meet with the executive committee as a whole on a weekly basis, oversee the planning and execution of all Student Senate events, oversee the Student Senate budget, encourage student leadership in demonstrating integrity, character, and wisdom

3. Responsible for Oversight and Coordination of the Welcome Weekend: Oversee the Welcome Weekend Committee, oversee the planning and execution of the Welcome Weekend, oversee the Welcome Weekend budget, structure Welcome Weekend in a way that upholds the highest spiritual, academic, and moral ideals of the College

4. Christian Leader Scholarship Program: The Director is responsible for the on-going development and implementation of all policies and procedures relating to the scholarship program: Arrange and help equip upper cohort students to lead small group meetings of the Freshman cohort, lead monthly cohort meetings with sophomore through senior cohorts, be available to CLS students throughout the year,in cooperation with Admissions, plan and implement the Christian Leader Scholarship Days. (coordinate logistics for the day, train staff and student participants in the day’s events, participate in the CLS selection process)

5. Leadership Training and Transitions: coordinate and oversee all phases of student leader training and transitions, initiate campus wide student leadership training events, transitions, manage the leadership training budget

6. Serve as the representative from Crown College to ACSD (Association of Christians in Student Development)

Requirements:

• M.A. in Student Development or related field
• 5 years work experience in student development
• Applicant must have high capacity to multi-task, exhibit leadership, be motivational, able to teach, utilize discernment, facilitate student organizations, provide budget oversight, and resolve conflict.
• Applicant must be in agreement with the college mission statement, statement of faith and community covenant
• Start Date July 1, 2010

[Full-time]

The Director of Marketing & Media Relations is responsible for building an overall marketing plan as well as managing the tactical marketing functions of the organization, including the development and management of marketing strategies which aid in the growth of the institution.  The Director of Marketing & Media Relations also guides and participates in promotional activities and opportunities.

The Director of Marketing & Media Relations shall:

• Manage the Marketing & Media Relations department.
• Plan, organize and prepare a budget for new promotion efforts.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the College marketing program.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data on current and prospective students.
• Develop and execute new marketing strategies.
• Serve as Editor-in-Chief of the College's promotional magazine.

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

• Skilled in following strategic competencies; market analysis and company position; brand identity; competitive analysis; development and launch of new strategic advertisement; marketing communications; promotional marketing; and interactive/new media promotional applications.
• Skilled in the following tactical competencies:  conference exhibits; press releases; lead generation and coordination; logistical planning; web page management.
• Experience in developing goals and written strategic marketing plans as well as experience in building and implementing creative marketing programs.
• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing or similar discipline.
• Five years of marketing experience and three years in higher education management, preferred
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Be in agreement with the Crown College Missiona Statement, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Full Time (effective immediately)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Crown College is one of the leading Christian higher education institutions in the country with a nearly century old tradition of developing Christian leaders who will change the world for Christ. Students engage in a life changing experience at Crown College as they grow spiritually, are challenged academically, serve globally, and develop relationally. Crown is committed to preparing the whole student for leadership and for life.

Crown is situated on a beautiful 215-acre campus about 30 minutes west of Minneapolis near Waconia, Minnesota, and is nestled among the rolling hills of one the of the most lake-dotted regions of Minnesota, just west of popular Lake Minnetonka. The College currently enrolls over 1200 students in nearly 40 baccalaureate and master’s degrees.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Director of AGS enrollment works under the general direction of the Director of Enrollment Management and is primarily responsible for

1. Developing and implementing strategies to grow enrollment
2. Providing leadership and direction to the AGS assistant director and enrollment managers
3. Management and administration of the AGS Enrollment Office customer relationship management system including the communication flow and data entry as well as counseling with applicants for assigned programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide training for AGS Enrollment Managers.
• Develop and execute strategies to build awareness of and generate leads to increase enrollment in AGS programs.
• Partner with AGS team to develop new programs and site locations that will generate enrollment growth.
• Counsel applicants about admission, financial aid, and academics.
• Oversee the communication flow to inquiries, applicants, admits and enrolled students.
• Develop educational plans for incoming students.
• Act as liaison with the Registrar’s Office, Technology Services, Billing and Academics.
• Remain current on all aspects of the admissions process, academic offerings, and financial aid opportunities of the College.
• Travel as needed to recruitment and registration events.
• Generate general weekly, monthly and yearly reports as requested. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Be in agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant;
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred;
• Minimum of three to five years experience in adult higher education;
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and managerial skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to develop and manage budgets; 
• Ability to work well establishing and achieving priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with the on and off campus community;
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience in institutional systems such as POISE and/or EMAS experience is preferred.