Description/Job Summary
The Director of Admissions provides vision and creative leadership for the Office of Admissions. The director will lead planning and implementation of the College strategic recruitment plan, administrative management, professional development, and compliance. The individual has an appreciation for shared governance and working in a diverse environment. This position reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs to ensure that the institutional strategy for recruitment and admission services align with the mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of the College.
Responsibilities/Duties
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages the daily operations of the areas within the Admissions, Recruitment, International, Dual-Enrollment, Veteran Affairs, and other special populations;
- Determines the rational, justification and selection of electronic solutions and systems to support departmental responsibilities;
- Manages the departmental budgets for the areas of responsibility;
- Maintains high standards of customer services and develops a system of staff accountability;
- Evaluates staff performance according to institutional requirements;
- Assumes a leadership role in the development of the strategic enrollment management plan;
- Develops, implements, and coordinates all programs including the selection, hiring, training, and supervision of staff; Develops and implements documentation and reporting of recruitment and admissions activities;
- Works with the Registrar and Director of Institutional Research, analyzes and reports recruitment and admissions data and identifies trends;
- Works collaboratively with the Assistant Vice President and other directors to develop and execute enrollment strategies;
- Develops, implements, and supports an effective orientation program for new students;
- Plans and coordinates on-campus programs for prospective students and early intervention efforts with middle and high school students;
- Maintains liaison with national, regional, state, and local organizations promoting educational evaluation and assessment/placement;
- Represents the college on school district committees and councils as appropriate, and works collaboratively with academic affairs on joint college and school district evaluation and assessment/placement activities;
- Works closely with various units to plan outreach activities and provide instructional support accommodations for students with special needs as appropriate;
- Oversees staff hiring, training, professional development, and performance management processes;
- Serves on committees and cross-functional teams as appropriate;
- Works with Marketing to create publications and information for distribution to a broad range of student demographics;
- Keeps abreast of national trends by attending workshops, conferences, maintaining appropriate memberships and other professional development opportunities;
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Experience:
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible management/supervisory experience in admissions within Higher Education working in an enrollment management leadership role.
- Seven (7) years of Supervisory Experience.
- Experience should include significant knowledge of and ability to use student information enrollment software, marketing, and demonstrated knowledge about student outreach and intake processing.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's Degree in higher education administration, marketing, business, or a closely related field.