Director of Admissions

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY•Orlando, FL

19h

About The Position

The Director of Admissions is responsible for the successful operation of the Admissions Office on the assigned campus. The role implements plans that support the admissions office’s strategic direction and coordinates with department managers on recruitment, enrollment, admissions, and orientation programs to meet performance expectations. The Director manages and motivates admissions professionals, oversees recruitment and admission outreach—including events and job fairs—and builds relationships with prospective students to support enrollment. The role also develops networking opportunities and community relationships in the area surrounding the campus. It oversees admissions, enrollment, and orientation services; develops and monitors recruitment strategies; analyzes enrollment data; and works with campus leadership to establish goals, hire and develop staff, and hold the team accountable. The position directly manages 4–12 employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Verbal and written bilingual communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Three to five years of supervisory experience.
Ability to manage and motivate professionals as a cohesive team.
Excellent communication skills with staff and the community.
Persuasive communication skills and a results-oriented approach.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a director or executive at a proprietary college, including for-profit colleges, universities, or institutes.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and management for admissions staff.
Develop an admissions operations plan in support of the division president’s operational goals.
Ensure enrollment strategies are developed coherently and implemented effectively 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 and practices to meet campus enrollment goals.
Analyze statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes.
Collaborate on the development of marketing materials for recruitment.
Establish measurable goals and objectives for the admissions organization and collaborate with the Campus Director or Chancellor on hiring, mentoring, and holding the admissions team accountable.
Develop and annually assess recruitment strategies using metrics and trend data.
Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff to improve sales, leads, and business results.
Monitor campus and industry trends and develop strategies and tactics to respond to market changes and competition and increase market share.
Plan, manage, and execute promotional events to increase enrollments and sales conversion.
Develop relationships with local organizations and chambers of commerce to increase organizational visibility and promote community relations.
Improve the team’s sales skills and professional development through regular specialized training.
Directly manage admissions representatives and employees, including reviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.