Admissions Director

We are seeking an experienced, energetic and dedicated Director of Admissions to join our dynamic educational team. You must be passionate about helping people change their lives through education while leading a high-performing admissions team. In this pivotal role, you will be directing a team of admission representatives who are the first point of contact for prospective students, guiding them through the admissions process with enthusiasm and professionalism. Your efforts will directly impact student enrollment and success, helping individuals realize their academic goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, excels in public speaking, project planning, possesses strong organizational skills to manage diverse responsibilities effectively and enjoys taking the initiative to build a gold-standard Admissions Team.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy aligned with institutional enrollment goals
• Lead, coach, and supervise Admissions Representatives.
• Ensure admissions team members consistently document activities and maintain accurate lead records.
• Generate and review admissions reports to monitor pipeline activity and enrollment performance.
• Monitor admissions performance metrics and enrollment goals.
• Develop recruiting strategies by working with high schools, community organizations, and online platforms to attract diverse applicant pools.
• Maintain detailed records of interactions, applications, and enrollment statistics to support data-driven decision-making.
• ·Work closely with Student Services, Financial Services, and Academic Departments to ensure a smooth student onboarding experience.
• Coordinate campus tours and admissions appointments.
• Organize and participate in recruiting events, community outreach, career fairs, and open house events.
• Conduct informative presentations and campus tours, showcasing the institution’s offerings and answering questions confidently.
• Assist students with application submissions, document collection, financial processes, and registration steps.
• Maintain a professional, student-centered admissions culture.
• Engage with prospective students through campus visits, virtual sessions, and outreach events to promote the institution’s programs and benefits.
• Conduct admissions interviews and career-planning consultations.
• Maintain consistent follow-up through phone calls, text messages, email, and in-person meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Salesforce CRM.
• Track all prospective student interactions, appointments, follow-up activities, and enrollment progress in Salesforce.

Requirements

• Proven experience in education administration or university admissions roles; experience in teaching or academic advising is a plus.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to present confidently to groups of students or community partners.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proven project planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and provide personalized guidance throughout the admissions journey.
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and experience working within a university/college environment is highly desirable.
• Experience/expertise in using Salesforce or a comparable CRM system is required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.

Join us in shaping futures by guiding students through their educational journeys! This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in education administration and student engagement.

Work Location: In person

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 8PM

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person