Director of Admissions

FORTIS Colleges and Institutes; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Director of Admissions to lead the admissions department, drive enrollment growth, and uphold the highest standards of integrity in presenting programs, costs, financial aid and completion data to prospective students.

This full-time role reports to the Campus President, requires coordinating across departments, interviewing and enrolling new students, and coaching staff; some evenings and Saturdays may be needed to support recruitment events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years in admissions or sales management.
• Demonstrated leadership and integrity in all aspects of role.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interviewing, enrolling, starting, and retaining students.
• Ensure compliance with governmental, accreditation, and company policies.
• Coordinate with campus leadership and other departments to meet student needs.
• Lead and coach Admissions staff and manage performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching staff

Integrity

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortis College in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director for its Admissions Department. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives 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 communicating 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; upholding 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/graduation/placement and earning data; and documenting representatives’ reviews through interviews and phone observations and conducting 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.