Director of Admissions

Keiser University; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University in Naples, FL seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the admissions team and drive enrollment across programs aligning with students' career goals. The role oversees inquiries, prospecting, and the end-to-end admissions process, requiring strong leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication in a fast-paced college environment.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of managerial or admissions experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of managerial experience and/or training, at least three years in admissions.
• Documented success in college admissions.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and manage inquiries.
• Monitor and review admissions processes.
• Manage team performance.
• Coordinate the admissions process end-to-end.

Skills

Leadership

Admissions management

Team building

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Director of Admissions is responsible for overseeing the management of inquiries and the entire process of engaging with and starting new students. This role involves directing the admissions team to maintain a consistent flow of potential inquiries to attract, engage, and vet to ultimately ensure the successful enrollment and matriculation of students into programs that meet their career goals.

This is accomplished through managing the admissions process and directing the admissions team in:

• Candidate prospecting and managing inquiries
• Monitoring and review of admissions
• Managing team performance
• Managing and coordinating the admissions process

Requirements:

The Director of Admissions must have a bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university; and five years related managerial experience and/or training (at least three years in admissions); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Director of Admissions must also have the following:

• Documented success in college admissions
• Exceptional leadership and team building ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Excellent computer skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

The qualified candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends