Previous Experience:
Required:
· Substantial experience in an academic environment, including exposure to and knowledge of academic issues including enrollment, financial aid, student advisement, accreditation compliance, and curriculum development
· Highly developed skills in planning, organizing and conducting complex analyses and interpreting related management information
· Demonstrated experience in addressing problems, defining relevant issues, drawing sound conclusions, and making responsible policy or strategy recommendations
· Highly developed oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated project management experience, including strategic planning, budgeting, and team leadership
· Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines
· Political sensitivity and ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals at all organizational levels
· Excellent problem solving and organizational skills with ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure and competing assignments
· Ability to develop long-range strategic plans that anticipate significant shifts in educational practices, stated goals and policies, expected program outcomes, and reporting procedures
· Ability to develop complex systems for data collection, organization, and evaluation
· Demonstrated experience with personal computers and associated software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, databases) and experience in producing high quality spreadsheets and reports
· Experience in conducting complex analyses and interpreting budgetary and statistical data
· Experience in conflict resolution and consensus building
· Experience in supervising professional, paraprofessional, and administrative support staff
Desired Qualifications:
· Experience in higher education institution
· Working knowledge of Brandman University mission, catalog, policies and procedures.
· Working knowledge of and experience in the application of adult learning principles and higher education policies.