Director of Admissions

Fortis College; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Montgomery AL is seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to lead the Admissions Department and drive enrollment, retention and student success. The role reports to the Campus President and requires strategic leadership, compliance with accreditation and federal regulations, and a hands-on approach to coaching the team.

You will manage interviewing, enrollment starts, and ongoing student engagement while collaborating with campus leadership and other departments to uphold

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field with 3+ years in admissions or sales management.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in all aspects.
• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Ability to meet deadlines and coach teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic software tools.
• Experience reporting to executive leadership and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Admissions Department operations and budget.
• Lead interviewing, enrollment, onboarding and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and other departments to align student needs.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and company policies.
• Conduct annual staff performance reviews and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Communication

Coaching

Strategic planning

Strategic planning

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortis College in Montgomery AL, is seeking an experienced , highly motivated Director for its Admissions D epartment. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the li ves and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth .

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Admissions Department. This is a full-time , professional position reporting directly to the Campus President . As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Admissions is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all governmental, accreditation and company policies and procedures. This position may require some evening and Saturday hours.

The Director of Admissions will be responsible for the overall administration of interviewing, enrolling, starting, and retaining new students for the school. This includes c ommunicating with other departments to convey the needs of students while participating as a team player with the campus’ executive team and within the college environment; u pholding and ensuring representatives uphold the core values of the school and the highest standards of ethics and truthfulness in providing information to prospective students regarding educational programs, facilities, educational costs, financial aid and completion/gradua tion/placement and earning data; and document ing representatives’ reviews through interviews and phone observations and conduct ing annual reviews with representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field with at least 3 years of admissions and/or sales management experience. Direct educational admissions leadership experience required.
• Demonstration of highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all aspects including appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to develop, motivate, and lead staff
• Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and work within deadlines
• Ability to lead and work in an observation/coaching training style environment
• Creativity and ability to work independently
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
• Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Office
• Must have past record of integrity that would ensure compliance with accrediting standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

EEO -

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.