Director Of Admissions

Southern Careers Institute; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute seeks a Director of Admissions to lead a dynamic Admissions team, shaping enrollment strategy and ensuring compliant, efficient processes. You will oversee recruitment efforts, applicant evaluation, and credentialing while driving retention initiatives and reporting across campuses.

The role requires building relationships with students, staff, and community partners to sustain growth and success in a competitive higher education landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Admissions and Enrollment Management in a higher education institution.
• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred; some post-secondary education required.
• Management experience in post secondary education or related industry highly preferred.
• Marketing and promotional experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the admissions process from inquiry through second course; oversee flow and outcomes.
• Ensure Admissions Representatives comply with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Present the school to prospective students; handle applications, tours, interviews, testing and credentialing.
• Promote relations and networking with outside institutions to attract quality students; attend outreach events.
• Notify applicants in writing of acceptance status.
• Build professional relationships with students to improve retention and completion.
• Manage re-entry of current students with monitoring of attrition and retention.
• Maintain admissions records in line with company, state, accrediting, and federal requirements.
• Keep statistics on admission and re-entry metrics.
• Manage the admissions team and provide targeted training to improve performance.
• Identify strengths/weaknesses of staff using data and determine corrective actions.
• Communicate obstacles to Campus Director to achieve goals.
• Ensure timely completion of paperwork and reporting; aim for 95% file accuracy.

Skills

Admissions leadership

Enrollment management

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As the Director of Admissions, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead a talented and passionate Admissions team while contributing to the growth and development of Southern Careers Institute. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of admissions strategies, student recruitment, and providing leadership and guidance to the Admissions department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through second course;
• Ensure Admissions Representatives are in compliance with all policies, and federal and state regulations regarding admissions, financial aid, transfer of credits, non-guarantee of placement and potential earnings;
• Present the school to prospective students, which includes systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with candidates; tours of the institution; interviews with candidates; arrangements for admissions testing; securing of necessary student credentials; and communicating final decisions to the appropriate individuals;
• Promote good relationships and create networking opportunities and support for representatives with outside institutions or groups that can be helpful in attracting quality students. Attend outreach opportunities in the community;
• Notify applicants in writing of acceptance status;
• Build a professional relationship with students to assist the staff in maintaining and improving the student retention and successful completion;
• Manage the re-entry of current students for the succeeding year with constant monitoring of attrition and retention;
• Maintain all admissions records mandated by the company, and state, accrediting and federal agencies;
• Keep relevant statistics on all aspects of the admission and re-entry;
• Manage the admissions team and provide training targeted at improving performance;
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of Admissions Representatives by utilizing all statistical data available and determine what corrective measures should be utilized;
• Communicate to the Campus Director any obstacles standing in the way of achieving goals;
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner (including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, meeting notes, vacation requests, performance evaluations, and counseling memos), ensure a minimum 95% admissions file accuracy at all times;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Admissions and Enrollment Management in a higher education institution.
• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred; some post-secondary education required.
• Management experience in post secondary education or related industry highly preferred.
• Marketing and promotional experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing admissions strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate teams.