VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
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CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
HISTORY OF INNOVATION Crown College began as a small Bible College in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1916. For over 100 years, Crown has focused on preparing students to live out their faith in the world. Now located 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities, Crown offers on-campus, online, and graduate degree programs. The community supports 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams and summer outreach programs around the globe. Though a lot has changed, the dedication to helping students grow in their faith has not. The institution’s programs deeply integrate a Christian worldview into every class, helping students to become all that God desires for them to be. Crown looks forward to the next 100 years through continued innovation in Christian higher education.
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CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
BOARD APPOINTS DR. ANDREW DENTON AS 17TH PRESIDENT In Spring of 2020, President Joel Wiggins informed the Crown Community that he would not be seeking another term and that he would be retiring in June 2021, so that he and his wife could be closer to their family. The Board of Trustees formed a Search Committee and began a search in early Summer. In March of 2021, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Andrew Denton as the President Elect. He began his tenure in July. Dr. Denton accepted the position of president of Crown College after more than 20 years in Christian higher education, including fifteen years in executive leadership. He earned the PhD in Higher Education Administration from St. Louis University and is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God Fellowship. His roles in Enrollment, University Relations, and Administration have spanned four institutions and have prepared him to lead Crown College into a new chapter while remaining deeply committed to quality higher education within the context of an authentic Christian faith.
Dr. Denton writes: I see tremendous opportunities ahead and believe that with the Lord’s help, Crown College will soar in this season. We have outstanding faculty and staff committed to integrating learning and faith in an environment that empowers and equips students to excel in their calling in any field. We are in a season of growing the school by investing in facilities, new programs, adding three new academic deans, forming innovative partnerships with churches and organizations, elevating our premier online programs, joining the NCCAA, hiring a new athletic director, and launching our new honors program. With inquiries, applications, and deposits ahead of last year’s pace, our new enrollment leader will have the opportunity to build upon the momentum we are experiencing.
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CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
THE MISSION Provide a Biblicallybased education for Christian leadership in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Provide a Biblically-based education the Church-at-large, for Christian leadership in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and the world. the Church-at-large, and the world. INSTITUTIONAL VALUES: CHRIST-CENTERED Christ is the foundation of all that Crown does. From classrooms to chapel services, from dorms to the dining center, every student is built up in their faith in Jesus.
ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT
AFFILIATION Crown College is the Midwest regional college of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a missionaryoriented denomination with a national office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Crown provides a meaningful experience in whatever degree a student is seeking. Students should be able to translate from theory to the practical skills. Crown graduates will be a positive addition wherever they work.
More at cmalliance.org
GLOBALLY CONNECTED
View the statement of faith here:
Students will be well-versed and connect with the world. Students explore the world in their studies and their faith.
crown.edu/our-theology
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STATEMENT OF FAITH
CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
CROWN + BEYOND ON-CAMPUS
ONLINE
HYBRID LOCATIONS
The School of Arts and Science allows students to attend a traditional program on the beautiful campus in Minnesota. The focus extends beyond the roots in Bible training. Today, students gain a Biblical foundation in over forty programs.
Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in the School of Online Studies and Graduate Studies. Most of these programs are 100% online and provide students with a flexible, practical, affordable Christian educational experience.
Hybrid locations in Nebraska and Atlanta provide the Crown online experience with a physical site, which offers a weekly in-class meeting — giving students the best of both worlds in their hometown.
EARLY COLLEGE Students can earn college credit in high school through the state's PSEO (Post Secondary Education Options) program or, more generally, through Crown's dual enrollment options. These programs include in-person, online, hybrid, private school, and homeschool options.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Crown has developed training institutes for non-degree-seeking students who wish to further develop their skills such as Crown Ministry Training Institute (CMTI). There are currently four institutes with more options coming.
PARTNERSHIPS Crown has more than eighteen partnerships with other academic institutions, churches, gap year programs, professional development agencies, and more. These partnerships extend Crown's reach into communities across the United States.
CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT DEFINITION: The Vice President of Enrollment Management (VPEM) is the senior leader responsible for developing, articulating, and implementing a strategic recruitment, financial aid, and enrollment plan that optimizes growth opportunities aligned with Crown College's vision and mission. This includes leadership for enrollment efforts in the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), the School of Online Studies and Graduate School (SOS/GS), and financial aid. VPEM contributes vision and leadership for all academic programs from application and admission through graduation. This leader works with the President to develop the overall strategy and vision for enrollment at the institution and leads the execution of these plans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ›
Reflect, articulate, and promote the mission, vision, and identity of Crown College.
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Serve as a collaborative member of the President's Cabinet, providing insight and wisdom in executive decision-making at Crown College.
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Provide oversight and leadership for all SAS admissions, SOS/GS admissions, financial aid, and data services operations.
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Take responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing the execution of a multi-year and annual comprehensive enrollment plan with appropriate goals that include strategies to recruit and enroll traditional freshmen, transfers, PSEO students, online undergraduate, graduate, and various partnership programs.
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Partner with the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer to develop and implement an integrated marketing and communication plan for all academic programs.
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Partner with the Associate Vice President for Adult, Online, and Graduate Studies to develop valueadded partnerships with external constituents that drive enrollment growth.
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Build strong partnerships with Deans and Department Chairs to implement best practices for the recruitment of students into all Crown programs.
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Evaluate and improve the practices of the student enrollment experience in all programs at the college, including timely, effective, and positive engagement with prospective students.
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Develop annual admissions and financial aid forecasts, predictive models and budgets; build, lead, and motivate appropriate teams to ensure enrollment goals are met.
CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ›
Masters degree
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Seven or more years of progressive enrollment experience in a higher education industry
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A vibrant, personal relationship with Jesus Christ evident in their life and leadership.
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A deep sense of calling and passion for Christian higher education and the Crown College mission.
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Strong management/supervisory skills, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):
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Experience building and leading a strong team that successfully met their goals.
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Working knowledge of various recruitment and sales strategies effective in higher education.
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Working knowledge of the challenges and overcoming the challenges of recruiting in Christian higher education.
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A proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and external constituents. A drive to do what it takes to meet goals both as an individual and leader of their team.
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Experience in Christian higher education
PROCESS OF CANDIDACY Please send cover letter and resume or CV to: Jessica Mireles, President of JM Partner Solutions jessica@jmpartnersolutions.com In the subject line of the email, please identify as “Vice President of Enrollment Management”
CROWN COLLEGE | Vice President of Enrollment Management Opportunity Profile
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