Director of Admissions

Platt College Los Angeles. • Anaheim, CA

22h

About The Position

Platt College Los Angeles consists of four Southern California campuses located in Alhambra, Ontario, Riverside and Anaheim. Platt offers certificate and degree programs in several subject areas including school of graphic design, business and legal studies, medical sciences, and information technology. Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment. As a member of the Campus Management Team, this position is responsible for leading the Admissions Team and overseeing enrollment, community outreach activities and compliance. The Director of Admissions ensures the team operates effectively and drives results to meet or exceed budgeted goals, while providing ongoing training, coaching, and professional development to admissions team members. The Director will have an active role in interviewing and enrolling prospective students into career-focused education programs, guiding prospective students through the enrollment process from initial inquiry through start.

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and strategic planning skills, with the ability to overcome obstacles and drive results.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience motivating and developing teams.
• Excellent telephone communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a performance-driven, marketing-oriented environment.
• Ability to counsel prospective and current students regarding educational goals and career pathways.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with members of the campus leadership team.
• High School Diploma or GED Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Five to seven (5–7) years of sales management experience with a proven track record of achieving performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Admissions Team
• Overseeing enrollment, community outreach activities and compliance
• Ensuring the team operates effectively and drives results to meet or exceed budgeted goals
• Providing ongoing training, coaching, and professional development to admissions team members
• Interviewing and enrolling prospective students into career-focused education programs
• Guiding prospective students through the enrollment process from initial inquiry through start

Benefits

• Platt College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
• A highly competitive pay and eligible employees are entitled to receive paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Professional opportunities in a growing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director