Ensure compliance with admissions regulations and ethical standards
Benefits
40 hours of paid sick leave annually
80 hours of paid vacation after the first year
7 paid holidays per year after 90 days
Health insurance with up to $400/month coverage
401(k) plan eligibility after one year of service
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Admissions is responsible for the full ownership, performance, and continuous improvement of the institution's admissions function. This role leads both the strategy and execution of student enrollment, ensuring a structured, ethical, and high-performing admissions operation.
The Director will build and manage a results-driven team, establish clear processes and accountability, and drive measurable improvements in enrollment outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing institution, requiring both strategic thinking and operational execution.
The ideal candidate is a high-agency leader who can create structure where needed, lead with accountability, and operate effectively in a lean, mission-driven environment.
Key Outcomes
Success in this role will be measured by:
Consistent and predictable enrollment performance aligned with institutional goals
Improved conversion rates across the admissions funnel (inquiry to enrollment)
A structured, well-documented, and scalable admissions process
A high-performing admissions team with clear metrics and accountability
Timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all applicants
Strong cross-functional alignment with Financial Aid, Academics, and Operations
5+ years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, sales, or a related field
2-3+ years of experience leading and managing teams
Demonstrated success in improving performance metrics (enrollment, conversion, or similar)
Experience working in a regulated or compliance-driven environment preferred (higher education strongly preferred)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with CRM or enrollment management systems
Work Environment & Expectations
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement
The Director is expected to operate with a high level of ownership and accountability
Success requires comfort working in a lean, fast-paced, and evolving environment
The regular work schedule is intended to be from 9am to 6pm, Mondays-Fridays, but may alter depending on need.
This position is onsite
Benefits Summary
Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours of paid sick leave for each calendar year
Paid Vacation: 80 hours of paid vacation for the second year of employment onward - 40 hours for the first year. Vacation hours are accrued each term following the 90 day introductory period.
Paid Holidays: Total of 7 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, eligible after the 90 day introductory period.
Health Insurance: The school offers both PPO and HMO insurance plans where up to $400 of the monthly insurance premium is covered by the school.
401(k): Following the first year of employment and 1000 hours of services, employees may participate in the school's 401(k) plan.
