Director of Admissions

United Education Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Education Institute in Houston seeks a Director of Admissions to lead and grow our on-campus admissions team, ensuring compliant enrollment of qualified applicants.

You will recruit, train, and motivate staff; manage lead distribution, conduct interviews, and uphold ethical standards while aligning with the institution's policies and budget. This role requires strong communication and cross-department collaboration to drive student success.

Qualifications

• Staffing, training and managing a compliant campus Admissions Team.
• Recruiting, training and developing admissions professionals.
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, accreditor standards, and institutional policies.
• Managing lead distribution and monitoring Admissions Team activities.
• Conducting second interviews for prospective enrollments.
• Preparing and managing the department budget.
• 2–3 years of sales or customer service experience required.
• Additional 2 years of experience as Associate/Director of Admissions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff, train and manage the campus Admissions Team to meet enrollment objectives.
• Recruit and develop admissions professionals.
• Oversee lead distribution and activity tracking.
• Conduct second interviews for applicants.
• Motivate the team to achieve admissions goals with ethical standards.
• Ensure compliance with enrollment processes and applicable laws.
• Budget preparation and management for the Admissions department.
• Collaborate with other departments to support student enrollment.
• Maintain strong communication with applicants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales / Customer Service

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

United Education Institute is a leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it’s an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud.We are currently seeking a Director of Admissions to join our team at our campus. You will be responsible for staffing, training and managing a compliant campus Admissions Team by facilitating the selection and enrollment of qualified student applicants for school admission.Your day to day functions will include:Complying with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditor standards, and institutional policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to student enrollment.Recruiting, training and developing highly talented admissions professionals.Managing lead distribution to Admissions Team.Monitoring the daily/weekly activities of Admissions Team to ensure admissions objectives are met.Conducting second interview of prospective student enrollments.Motivating the Admissions Team to meet its admissions objectives while adhering to the highest ethical standards and compliance requirements.Managing compliance with student enrollment process, including inquiries, phone screens, and interviewsPreparing and managing the department budget; andAt least 2-3 years of sales and/or customer service experience is required.An additional 2 years of experience as an Associate Director of Admissions or Director of Admissions is required.Thorough understanding of the education admissions process.The ability to motivate, build and successfully manage a team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including problem solving and conflict resolution.We offer an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In addition, full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more.If changing students’ lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you