Associate Director of Admissions
About The Position
The Associate Director of Admissions (ADOA) is responsible for the successful operation of the Admissions Office, including its enrollment production. The role promotes all campus programs to prospective students with the objective of meeting goals and service levels. The ADOA is expected to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and have a strong understanding of contemporary enrollment management systems. This achievement-oriented enrollment professional generates ideas and mentors and inspires staff to meet performance and individual goals. The ADOA provides direction and management for admissions staff, oversees admissions, enrollment, and orientation services, and develops and monitors recruitment and enrollment strategies. The position uses metrics and trend data to assess recruitment strategies and enrollment outcomes, aligns enrollment services priorities with the Admissions Strategic Plan, and works with the Admissions Director and DOA on staffing, development, and performance accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related area.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- At least three years of admissions experience at proprietary colleges, universities, or institutes.
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet business objectives.
- Strong understanding of contemporary enrollment management systems.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace complexity.
- Achievement-oriented approach and ability to generate ideas, mentor staff, and support performance goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide input and assessment on recruitment strategies using metrics and trend data.
- Provide direction and management for the admissions staff.
- Ensure enrollment strategies are coherently developed and effectively implemented across the department.
- 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 and practices to meet campus enrollment goals.
- Analyze statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes.
- Establish measurable goals and objectives for the admissions organization.
- Collaborate with the Admissions Director in hiring and mentoring staff and holding the admissions team accountable for goals and expectations.
- Assist the DOA in recruiting, training, developing, and managing staff to achieve increased sales, leads, and business results.
- Promote campus programs to prospective students to meet goals and service levels.
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Career stability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
