Director of Admissions

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Director of Admissions will assist in related marketing, budgeting and support activities key to the team’s performance and is responsible for achieving new student and start rate plans for their team. The incumbent may be asked to provide input by special request but does not serve directly to the Executive Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieves the new student plans for assigned team.
• Assists Senior Director of Admissions in establishing and forecasting plans and class outcomes.
• Assists in hiring of admissions staff, maintaining staffing plans, and oversees and assists in the training, development, motivation and ongoing management of such staff including quarterly reviews; new hire and veteran training; ongoing observations; turnover prevention via training and support provided.
• Responsible for conversations of inquiry to applicant, applicant to new student in conjunction with the primary Campus Admissions Head. (Campus President?)
• Support inquiry conversion and applicant loci-in and ensures compliance with all school standards, ethical standards, and compliance with all federal, state and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in training and development of Associate Directors of Admissions to ensure their overall success.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required, Master’s preferred
• 7 years’ experience of increasingly responsible experience in managing a sales effort, particularly admissions recruitment or intangible products.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Time-Management Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team-oriented
• Conflict Resolution
• Coachability:  Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Ethics:  Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace.
• Ability to interact with staff and external relationships in a professional manner, including a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business equipment. Siting for a long period of time; up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work is performed in a general office environment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.