Director of Admissions

Foremost Consulting LLC; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Foremost Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to lead admissions operations and manage an enrollment team for campus growth.

The role focuses on driving student recruitment strategy, coaching staff, and ensuring enrollment targets are met in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Leadership experience in admissions required.
• Experience in higher education, career education, healthcare education, or nursing education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Department.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop Admissions Representatives and enrollment staff.
• Drive campus enrollment performance while ensuring goals are met.
• Monitor team activity, productivity metrics, conversion rates, and overall admissions performance.
• Coach staff on consultative conversations, objection handling, and closing techniques.
• Partner with campus leadership to develop and execute student recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with admissions policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review admissions reporting, pipeline activity, and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Admissions leadership

Team development

KPI management

Enrollment strategy

Compliance

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

A growing nursing and healthcare-focused educational institution is seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to lead admissions operations, manage an enrollment team, and drive student recruitment strategy for campus growth.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who understands the admissions process, enjoys developing teams, thrives in a performance-driven environment, and is passionate about helping prospective students begin careers in healthcare.

The Director of Admissions will oversee the admissions team while ensuring enrollment goals are achieved through strong leadership, coaching, accountability, and process management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Department
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop Admissions Representatives and enrollment staff
• Drive campus enrollment performance while ensuring admissions goals are consistently achieved
• Monitor team activity, productivity metrics, conversion rates, and overall admissions performance
• Coach admissions staff on consultative conversations, objection handling, follow-up strategy, and closing techniques
• Partner with campus leadership to develop and execute student recruitment strategies
• Ensure compliance with admissions policies, regulatory requirements, and institutional standards
• Review admissions reporting, pipeline activity, and forecasting to ensure enrollment targets are met
• Create a culture focused on accountability, student service, teamwork, and performance excellence
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to overall campus growth strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Previous Admissions leadership experience required (Director of Admissions, Associate Director of Admissions, Admissions Manager, or similar leadership role)
• Experience working in higher education, career education, vocational education, healthcare education, or nursing education strongly preferred
• Proven track record of leading admissions teams and consistently achieving enrollment goals
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience managing KPIs, admissions reporting, and performance metrics
• Ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working within compliance-driven educational environments preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with direct impact on campus growth
• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing admissions team
• Join a mission-driven organization helping students pursue careers in healthcare
• Strong visibility with campus and executive leadership
• Performance-driven culture with advancement potential
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and benefits package

If you have a passion for education, leadership, team development, and helping students change their lives through career-focused education, we encourage you to apply.