Metro President I Job in Dallas, Texas US

Metro President I

The Metro President provides executive leadership and overall direction to the campuses and centers in the metro areas and for meeting growth and profitability goals through the proper management of the University's resources. The Campus President is responsible for the operation of a campus or metro with a sustained enrollment of approximately 1000 students or more. Responsible for the overall financial performance, condition, and viability of the campuses and centers in the metro area. Develops and implements short-term and long-term strategic plans for campus and center growth that are consistent with the missions, vision and values of DeVry University. Provides management with accurate and timely information about campus and center performance on a continuing basis so as to facilitate informed decision making. Establishes and maintains an effective organizational structure so as to accomplish the University's objectives; establishes practices to ensure adequate management development and to provide for capable management succession. Provides sound business, managerial and financial guidance to subordinates in the conduct of their duties as well as facilitating effective communication on a daily basis so as to reinforce teamwork and information sharing. Assures effective administration and management across all locations in the metro area through the application of management principles within established guidelines; ensures that operating internal controls are properly applied. Develops and implements adequate measures to meet the fiscal needs of the University, to conserve its assets and to maintain an effective system of budgeting control. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and statutory regulations; amends existing policies/procedures as needed. Following are the major accountabilities of the President's position: - Campus and Center Growth: creates, implements, and balances initiatives designed to increase new student enrollments. - Student Recruitment: responsible for the successful operation of the Admissions Office. - Student Success and Retention: effective management of the academic programs, support activities and resources to support students throughout their academic career. - Metro Profitability: effectively manages day to day operations to ensure the gross margin targets of the annual budget as well as making efficient use of capital. - Financial Administration: provides effective financial management in areas such as purchasing, accounts payable, financial aid processing, accounts receivable, and bookstore operations. - Local and National Projects: ensures successful implementation of corporate and major facility projects; e.g. IT projects, government and public relations goals. - Human Capital Development: recruits, develops and retains excellent faculty and staff to include setting up development programs and timely performance reviews. Manage successions and develop staff for growth opportunities throughout the organization. Completes other projects and duties as assigned. Reviews forecasts and proposes capital expenditures; approves departmental budgets and supervises preparation of financial reports for all locations in the metro area. Ensures that graduate and undergraduate curricula for the campuses and centers in the metro area is relevant to local and national needs, recommends changes to academic management and develops an academic strategy for the region. Ensures that both faculty and academic management are hired with the appropriate credentials, knowledge, skill, and experience to meet the needs of the academic program. Supplements and enhances faculty and academic management through a formal training and development program. Ensures quality of instruction through periodic evaluations and audits on how effectively programs are meeting established objectives. Ensures that students are provided support in their pursuit of government and other sources of financial assistance to meet their educational expenses. Maintains a program to provide undergraduate students with part-time employment opportunities to help support themselves while in school and leading to work-world experiences that will assist them with career employment after graduation. Establishes a job placement system which enables the employment process for the graduates of undergraduate programs; maintains records and statistics on job placement. Provides programs for non-academic student support services with the objective of maximizing student success. Develops financial plans that are consistent with the University's goals and objectives; ensures that adequate safeguards and controls are in place to protect the Company's assets. Responsible for effective manpower planning, proper recruitment and staffing, effective utilization of all manpower, management development, and leading and motivating so as to achieve excellent job performance. Responsible for a comprehensive student enrollment system; provides resources as needed to accomplish student enrollment goals and objectives. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An earned Master's degree from an accredited institution required; doctorate degree preferred. Successful record of leadership in higher education and/or business. At least eight to ten years of relevant experience required; - Five years of which must be as a Supervisor/Manager. - Three to five years of sales or marketing experience strongly preferred. - Some experience with post secondary educational institutions including student recruitment, advertising/marketing, customer service and/or community relations preferred. An understanding of the for-profit sector of higher education, to include an understanding of basic business management concepts. Effective in various situational leadership roles with a variety of constituencies. Adept at revenue-based budgeting and forecasting. Ability to generate and analyze research data. Working knowledge of appropriate financial analysis techniques. Knowledgeable in personnel administration with an understanding of wage and salary administration, performance evaluation, succession planning and training. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.