Sr. Director - Admissions (SDOA)

Ancora Education•Glendale, AZ

30d

About The Position

As the leader of the Admissions Department, the Senior Director of Admissions (SDOA) motivates, trains and coaches admissions personnel on expected behaviors aligned with focus on the Ancora mission and Core Values. Admissions oversight, compliant admissions processes, and quality delivery of services to students resulting in successful outcomes are also primary responsibilities of the Senior Director of Admissions.The SDOA ensures that campus admissions personnel follow all college, state, and US DOE, accreditation compliance, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience successfully managing admissions teams
Excellent people management skills with demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate employees
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
Verifiable ability to work in fast-paced environment; willingness to have a flexible work and travel schedule

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
8 years of management experience with career schools and admissions teams

Responsibilities

Support online campus efforts to effectively deliver quality customer service to prospective students.
Assist Directors of Admissions in the process of hiring, training, and managing admissions staff.
Follow all company, state, accreditor, and US DOE accreditation compliance regulations, processes, and policies.
Provide tactical guidance, assistance, and leadership to ensure new student satisfaction during the admissions process.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all paperwork and reports
Randomly audit enrollment files to ensure accountability/accuracy of documents
Collaboratively participate in employee performance evaluations and scheduled performance reviews
Ensures that objectives, goals, plans, budgets, policies, practices and actions produce desired Admissions results, consistent with the overall mission and strategic plan for the department
Develops and executes both short-term and long-term Admissions strategies in the department to ensure the Company’s growth and profitability objectives are met
Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication throughout the department
Ensure that policies and decisions are properly executed at all levels
Ensures that Director of Admissions carry out supervisory responsibilities which include the following: planning, assigning, and directing work of subordinates; appraising their performances; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Ensure that Directors of Admissions are properly trained to handle all responsibilities for their location
Ensures that morale of all Admissions personnel in the region is positive and provides for a viable organization in order to meet its commitments
Provides personal leadership that encourages associate productivity and responsiveness to the needs of the department
Other duties as assigned