Assistant Director Of Admissions

Ono Hawaiian BBQ; Harlingen (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Env.

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

HSA & FSA

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute (SCI) seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead our online admissions team. This role focuses on developing and implementing enrollment strategies, guiding recruitment efforts, and ensuring a high-quality student experience from inquiry to enrollment.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years in admissions within higher education, strong leadership, and a proven ability to mentor staff while aligning with regulatory and accreditation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in admissions and enrollment management in higher education.
• Experience developing and implementing admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and communicate admissions strategies in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Evaluate admissions metrics to identify trends and potential challenges.
• Oversee admissions process from information sessions to onboarding of admitted students.
• Collaborate with academic and student services to build a communications plan for prospective students.
• Supervise, train, and mentor the admissions team to achieve goals.
• Foster relationships with community and local organizations to promote SCI’s programs.

Skills

Leadership

Admissions strategy

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Education

Job description

Southern Careers Institute (SCI) is seeking a Assistant Director of Admissions to join our online team. Pay commensurate with experience.

You will have the exciting opportunity to lead a talented and passionate team while contributing to the growth and development of SCI. Our institution is unique in that we cater to the needs of our students while ensuring that they have the skills that make them immediately valuable to employers from the beginning. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of admissions strategies, student recruitment, and providing leadership and guidance to the Admissions department. We are looking for someone who is friendly, highly motivated, and has experience in admissions within a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and communicate admissions strategies in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Evaluate and analyze admissions metrics to identify trends and potential challenges. Oversee all aspects of the admissions process including information sessions, application review, acceptance decisions, and onboarding of admitted students. Collaborate with academic and student services departments to develop a comprehensive communication plan for prospective and accepted students. Supervise, train, and mentor the admissions team to achieve individual and team goals. Evaluate and identify areas for continuous process improvement and develop action plans to address them. Foster relationships with the community and local organizations to build brand awareness and to promote SCI’s education programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in admissions and enrollment management in a higher education institution.
• Experience in developing and implementing admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate teams.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan

SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Southern Careers Institute: SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.