Associate Director of Admissions

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Institute of Technology seeks an Associate Director of Admission to lead operational and strategic efforts within the University admissions function. The role supervises, plans, and coordinates activities, including travel planning, student interviews, and large-group presentations, to advance enrollment goals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and 5–8 years of experience in higher education admissions or a related field, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees implementation of functional strategy through subordinate staff and ensures adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Manages budget and staffing for the function.
• Act as Department lead in absence of Executive Director of Admission.
• Manage recruitment territory to support enrollment goals.
• Provide training and guidance to staff; give performance feedback.
• Monitor records and reports to inform decisions.
• Direct financial budget activities for the function to fund operations.
• Recruit, interview and select employees to meet department needs.
• Suggest department strategy improvements to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Recruitment

Travel planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Exercises discretion and independent judgment with matters of significance directly related to management or general business operations. The Associate Director is responsible for supervising, planning, directing, and coordinating the operations for a function or large sub-function within the University (out of state domestic recruiting). The Associate Director is also accountable for developing policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the functional area in support of the overall mission of the University. In addition, this position will monitor budgets and determine staffing requirements and manage administrative functions. Has territory management responsibility. Conducts application evaluation, Travel Planning, Student Interviews, Large group presentations and Specialty Projects (Regeneron ISEF participation, and managing off campus receptions and events.) As a representative of the university, you will be a member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and will adhere to the standards outlined in NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practices in College Admissions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversees implementation of functional strategy through subordinate staff and ensures adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
• Takes responsibility for operational effectiveness of assigned function.
• Management of Department in absence of the Executive Director of Admission.
• Manages an assigned recruitment territory in support of the overall enrollment goals of the university.
• Provides employees with guidance and training in handling their respective duties. Corrects course of action if necessary and provides job performance feedback
• Monitors and reviews records and reports pertaining to activities relevant to assigned work and verifies information to inform decisions
• Directs and coordinates the function’s financial budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
• Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to meet the needs of the particular department’s function, program, or agenda.
• Makes recommendations on department strategy to next level of management based on functional observations.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by callingthe Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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