Job Description
Director of Admissions - South Miami, FL
The Director of Admissions is responsible for the overall successful operation of the campus Admissions Office. The Director develops and executes recruitment, enrollment, admissions, and orientation programs, coordinating with department managers to meet performance expectations. The role also carries responsibility for the admissions business plan, expense control, and other managerial functions as assigned.
The Director oversees recruitment and outreach activities, including recruitment events and job fairs, advances relationships with prospective students through to enrollment, and develops networking opportunities in the surrounding community. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces complexity, has a strong command of contemporary enrollment management systems, and can mentor and inspire a talented staff to meet performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direction and management for the admissions staff
- Develop the admissions operations plan in support of the division president's operational goals
- Ensure enrollment strategies are coherently developed and effectively implemented across the campus
- Align enrollment services priorities with the admissions strategic plan
- Oversee the management and operations of admissions, enrollment, and orientation services
- Develop, review, and monitor recruitment and enrollment strategies to meet campus enrollment goals
- Analyze statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes
- Manage enrollment forecast models in collaboration with campus leadership
- Collaborate in the development of recruitment marketing materials
- Establish measurable goals for the admissions organization and partner with campus leadership on hiring, mentoring, and team accountability
- Assess recruitment strategies annually using metrics and trend data
- Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff to increase leads, conversions, and enrollment results
- Monitor campus and industry trends and adjust business strategy to respond to market changes and competitive activity
- Plan, manage, and execute promotional events to increase enrollments and conversion
- Build relationships with local organizations and chambers of commerce to raise visibility and strengthen community relations
- Deliver regular specialized training to develop the team's sales skills
- Maintain current records of all sales and prospecting activity, including calls, presentations, group deals, and follow-ups, within the CRM
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Director has direct management of all admissions representatives, typically 4 to 12 direct reports, and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the admissions organization. Supervisory duties include hiring, training, planning and assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
- Prior experience as a director or executive at a proprietary college preferred
- Three to five years of supervisory experience
- Proven ability to manage and motivate professionals as a cohesive team
- Excellent communication with staff and the community, with a persuasive, results-oriented style
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet business objectives
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and audit findings from regulatory agencies or internal audits
- Ability to write proposals that conform to prescribed style and format
- Comfortable presenting to top management, public groups, and senior leadership
Compensation and Benefits
- Medical coverage, including HSA and FSA options (dependent and health care)
- Dental and vision insurance
- 12 paid holidays, paid time off, and a paid volunteer day
- 401(k) with 50% employer matching
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance options
- Growth opportunities, education assistance, and professional development benefits
- No-cost benefits: group life insurance, long-term disability, talent referral program, and a discount entertainment program
- Paid day off on your birthday (full-time employees after two years)
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence to Excelon Associates.
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Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift