Director of Admissions

About the Role

South College is one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning. We require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

• 20,000 Students
• 10 Campuses
• Competency Based Education
• Online

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate dependability in all matters (i.e., attendance, communication, adherence to institutional and departmental policies and procedures, accurate completion of paperwork).
• Enforce all policies and procedures of the institution and the department.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude when dealing with all members of the public, applicants, students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Manage the processes associated with undergraduate general student admission and work with graduate programs as determined.
• Hire and train admissions officers, including training for new admissions officers regarding policies and procedures and promoting improvement by providing additional training as needed.
• Conduct continual training in program knowledge for all admissions officers.
• Ensure proper usage of institutional software systems and adherence to usage policy.
• Complete weekly and monthly admission reports and distribute, as well as additional analyses as requested.
• Ensure adherence to the approved annual departmental budget.
• Provide motivation to admissions staff.
• Engage in physical activities at least 50% of the time, including campus tours, open houses, welcome sessions, and daily interactions with Admissions Officers.
• Establish and maintain a plan for presenting information relating to South College and programs to high school students.
• Advanced verbal and written communication, often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers.
• Fast-paced work environment requiring quick adaptation skills in a changing strategic and tactical workplace.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous professional experience relating to duties.

Benefits

• Front-Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution