Senior Director of Admissions

South University•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Senior Director of Admissions is responsible for assisting South University in attaining admissions goals, in particular inquiry conversion to enrollments, and enrollments to new student matriculation at plan. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion. The Senior Director of Admissions will also be responsible for mentoring and assisting in the development of Directors of Admissions as needed. Participation in key campus strategy discussions and implementation of campus wide initiatives with appropriate feedback will be expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a business or sales related discipline.
Minimum five years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort in the area of undergraduate/graduate student recruitment or intangible products or five years working in a university admissions office leading a team.
Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team.
Polished verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters.
Experience with the hiring process is required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

Establishes forecasts and achieves new student start rate and readmissions plans.
Assures adequate staffing levels and productivity through effective personnel management. This includes but is not limited to selection and hiring of employees coupled with their being training, developed, motivated, and effectively managed. This includes admissions teams receiving regular feedback, observation and support; monthly, quarterly and annual performance reviews; new hire and veteran training; turnover prevention.
Responsible for achieving conversions of inquiry to applicant; and applicant to new student standards.
Monitor expenses to assure budget compliance.
Contribute to marketing plans to support inquiry conversion and applicant lock-in.
Ensures compliance with all SU policies and procedures, ethical standards, and compliance with all federal, state and accreditation requirements.
Partners with other EC members, faculty and staff to assure a vibrant perpetual student recruitment environment.
Work with AVC and VC of Admissions on strategy development, pilot and/or launch initiatives, provide feedback on execution results and make recommendations.
Mentor Director of Admissions as assigned. Giving DOAs guidance on