Aug 19

Job: Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid – Yale-NUS College (Singapore)

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Position: Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Posted by: Yale-NUS College
Location: Singapore
Status: Full Time

Summary: Founded by two world-class universities, Yale-NUS College is creating a community of learning at the crossroads of Asia. Seize the opportunity to be part of a community that provides an environment for personal and professional development. The College also offers a “learning landscape” that combines the design cultures and traditions of East and West in a new campus spread over 64,000 m2.

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. The Dean, Admissions & Financial Aid leads the College’s Admissions and Financial Aid Office. He/She is responsible for all aspects of outreach in Singapore and key international markets for recruitment, communications, evaluation and selection of applicants, technology use and overall admissions strategy. He/She will also take a significant role in the development and maintenance of partnerships with key stakeholder offices and departments inside and outside the college.

The Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid will also chair admissions and financial aid committees. He/She will work on growing financial aid opportunities for Yale-NUS students. He/She will also be the approving authority for the department budget and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the strategic goals and objectives for Admissions
• Develop, implement, manage, and participate in a full range outreach and marketing activities for Yale-NUS College. This includes giving public presentations at local and overseas secondary schools, education fairs and regional locations in order to promote Yale-NUS College to prospective applicants
• Work closely with Yale-NUS Leadership and Public Affairs to conceptualize, develop and produce marketing collaterals targeted at students globally
• Serve as Chair of the Admissions Committee and Financial Aid Committee
• Create, maintain, and enhance collaborative partnerships with key university constituencies and vendors
• Serve as a liaison with external organizations and individuals–including government agencies
• Manage special programs and projects within the Admissions & Financial Aid Office
• Serve as a key member of the Cabinet (leadership team) of Yale-NUS College

Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor Degree
• Candidates specializing in higher education in the liberal arts would be preferred
• At least ten years of successful experience in selective college admissions or college counseling or a combination of experience in selective college admissions/counseling with experience in the management of complex, high profile administrative operations inside or outside of higher education
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to communicate clearly the values and purposes of a selective liberal arts college, including those involved with research, teaching, extracurricular life and diversity
• Demonstrated track record of generating and encouraging creative ideas, innovative thinking, and imaginative solutions to problems; willingness to seek out and adopt the views of others
• Clear understanding of complex and competitive recruiting environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Significant experience and aptitude in public speaking
• Ability to build and develop teams
• Demonstrated success and aptitude in analytical problem solving, including resource allocation and the development and use of critical metrics with respect to outcomes
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and issues; ability to master complex topics quickly and provide effective responses
• Ability to inspire others to perform at their best, and set high standards of performance for self and subordinates
• Traveling is a necessity for this position

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@yale-nus.edu.sg. If you have any queries, please email careers@yale-nus.edu.sg.