Remote Admissions Leader | Drive Enrollment Strategy

National American University; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

National American University is seeking an Executive Director of Admissions to lead a fully remote admissions organization, report to the Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, and drive enrollment growth across programs. The role requires developing leaders, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the prospective student experience.

The successful candidate will manage admissions operations, monitor KPIs, and partner with Marketing, Financial Aid, and Technology teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Five+ years of admissions leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience leading online or predominantly online higher education environments.
• Experience leading remote admissions teams and achieving enrollment goals.
• Strong knowledge of admissions operations, forecasting, CRM systems, and metrics.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Execute admissions strategies and plans supporting enrollment goals.
• Supervise and develop Admissions Managers and Representatives.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Tech teams to improve processes.
• Oversee fully remote admissions operations and third-party relationships.
• Provide timely reports and leadership to executive teams.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

National American University is seeking an Executive Director of Admissions to lead a fully remote admissions organization, report to the Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, and drive enrollment growth across programs. The role requires developing leaders, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance the prospective student experience.

The successful candidate will manage admissions operations, monitor KPIs, and partner with Marketing, Financial Aid, and Technology teams to