Associate Director, Admissions

Stanbridge University•Irvine, CA

16h•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Director, Admissions: The Associate Director of Admissions is a hands-on, KPI-driven leadership role responsible for driving enrollment performance while leading and developing a team of Admissions Representatives. This role operates as a player-coach, actively recruiting and enrolling students while leading daily operations, coaching team performance, and driving individual and team enrollment results. The demand for skilled healthcare professionals has never been greater—and the shortage continues to grow. At Stanbridge University, we are committed to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals who will make a meaningful impact in their communities. In this role, you will contribute directly to that mission by attracting, enrolling, and supporting high-quality students. Success in this role is measured by individual enrollment contribution, team performance, and the consistent achievement of defined KPIs. This role holds direct accountability for enrollment performance at both the individual and team level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Two (2) or more years of experience in a leadership role within admissions or enrollment management in higher education
Experience managing teams while maintaining direct student enrollment responsibilities
Working knowledge of institutional, accrediting, state, and federal regulations in higher education
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a culturally diverse environment
Proficiency with CRM systems and technology platforms used in admissions and enrollment management

Responsibilities

Actively recruit, engage, and enroll prospective students while maintaining a personal enrollment contribution
Identify performance gaps and implement targeted coaching strategies to improve individual and team results
Model best-in-class, ethical, and consultative admissions practices
Own the full lifecycle of prospective student engagement from inquiry through enrollment
Lead day-to-day performance oversight and coaching of the Admissions Representative team
Drive a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, coaching to KPIs, and holding team members accountable to enrollment outcomes
Drive performance and develop team members to consistently meet and exceed activity and enrollment goals
Ensure all Admissions Representatives maintain current knowledge of programs, admissions processes, and effective enrollment strategies
Maintain accurate and timely tracking of enrollment activity across all academic programs
Monitor adherence to required outreach, follow-up cadence, and CRM documentation standards
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accrediting, state, and federal regulations
Contribute to enrollment forecasting, staffing planning, and advertising strategy through data-driven insights
Participate in departmental meetings, graduation ceremonies, and university events as required
Provide outstanding customer service to students, staff, and all university stakeholders
Perform additional duties as assigned