Director of Admissions & Enrollment Strategy

Excelon Associates Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage including HSA and FSA

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Growth opportunities and educationass

Job summary

Excelon Associates Recruitment seeks a Director of Admissions to lead campus admissions operations, recruit and enroll students, oversee staff and budgeting, and align with the institution's strategic plan. The role manages recruitment events, builds community relationships, mentors a team of 4–12 staff, and drives enrollment metrics while ensuring compliance and program excellence.

Ideal candidate has strong enrollment management experience, is adept with modern systems, and thrives in a

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership experience in a director-level role in higher education admissions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing recruitment and enrollment strategies at a campus level.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and management for the admissions staff
• Develop the admissions operations plan in support of the division president's operational goals
• Ensure enrollment strategies are coherently developed and effectively implemented across the campus
• Align enrollment services priorities with the admissions strategic plan
• Oversee the management and operations of admissions, enrollment, and orientation services
• Develop, review, and monitor recruitment and enrollment strategies to meet campus enrollment goals
• Analyze statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes
• Manage enrollment forecast models in collaboration with campus leadership
• Collaborate in the development of recruitment marketing materials
• Establish measurable goals for the admissions organization and partner with campus leadership on hiring, mentoring, and team accountability
• Assess recruitment strategies annually using metrics and trend data
• Recruit, train, develop, and manage staff to increase leads, conversions, and enrollment results
• Monitor campus and industry trends and adjust business strategy to respond to market changes and competitive activity
• Plan, manage, and execute promotional events to increase enrollments and conversion
• Build relationships with local organizations and chambers of commerce to raise visibility and strengthen community relations
• Deliver regular specialized training to develop the team's sales skills
• Maintain current records of all sales and prospecting activity, including calls, presentations, group deals, and follow-ups, within the CRM

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Enrollment management software

Job description

Excelon Associates Recruitment seeks a Director of Admissions to lead campus admissions operations, recruit and enroll students, oversee staff and budgeting, and align with the institution's strategic plan. The role manages recruitment events, builds community relationships, mentors a team of 4–12 staff, and drives enrollment metrics while ensuring compliance and program excellence.

Ideal candidate has strong enrollment management experience, is adept with modern systems, and thrives in a