Director of Admissions (65503)

UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE•Houston, TX

15d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

United Education Institute is seeking a Director of Admissions to lead the Admissions Team at its Houston campus. The role is responsible for staffing, training, and managing a compliant team that selects and enrolls qualified applicants. The Director ensures that admissions practices meet applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditor standards, and institutional policies and procedures. The Director manages lead distribution, monitors team activities against admissions objectives, conducts second interviews with prospective students, and motivates the team to achieve its goals while maintaining high ethical and compliance standards. The role also oversees compliance with the student enrollment process, including inquiries, phone screens, and interviews, and prepares and manages the department budget. United Education Institute describes itself as a leader in post-secondary career education and an employee-owned company focused on empowering students to make positive, enduring life changes. The position is based at the institute’s Houston, Texas campus. Full-time colleagues are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a generously matched 401(k), voluntary benefits, and more.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of sales and/or customer service experience.
An additional 2 years of experience as an Associate Director of Admissions or Director of Admissions.
Thorough understanding of the education admissions process.
Ability to motivate, build, and successfully manage a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including problem solving and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

Staff, train, and manage a compliant campus Admissions Team.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditor standards, and institutional policies and procedures related to student enrollment.
Recruit, train, and develop admissions professionals.
Manage lead distribution to the Admissions Team.
Monitor the Admissions Team’s daily and weekly activities to ensure admissions objectives are met.
Conduct second interviews of prospective student enrollments.
Motivate the Admissions Team to meet admissions objectives while adhering to ethical standards and compliance requirements.
Manage compliance with the student enrollment process, including inquiries, phone screens, and interviews.
Prepare and manage the department budget.