Partner Admissions Lead

Project Kitty Hawk

Partner Admissions Lead overseeing a Core Team for admissions at Project Kitty Hawk's partner institutions. Leading performance outcomes while ensuring compliance with admissions processes and policies.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and workload distribution for the APS team assigned to the partner Core Team.
Own individual and team performance outcomes, monitoring key funnel metrics (contact rate, application completion, admit-to-start conversion, census attendance) and driving corrective action when targets are not met.
Coach APS team members through regular one-on-ones, call reviews, pipeline audits, and performance conversations. Identify skill gaps and coordinate development plans with the Manager of Admissions Services.
Identify at-risk students using the Risk Rating Assessment Rubric and direct APS engagement strategies accordingly.
Review qualitative and quantitative data to recommend coaching strategies and operational adjustments that improve conversion and student progression.
Develop and maintain deep expertise in the assigned partner institution’s admissions processes, systems, people, policies, and academic requirements.
Develop a thorough understanding of the student journey and the admissions experience specific to the assigned partner.
Contribute to and help maintain the internal knowledge base, ensuring documentation is current, accurate, and accessible to the APS team.
Train APS team members on partner-specific admissions processes, providing guidance and expertise based on institutional knowledge.
Ensure timely communication of process changes, updates, and partner feedback to APS team members.
Represent PKH Admissions as the primary SME in partner-facing meetings, including regular admissions, financial aid, and relevant departmental sessions.
Attend and contribute to STITCH coordination sessions, escalating student issues and providing status updates when appropriate.
Monitor specific metrics and analyze data to recommend strategies that improve conversion and student progression across the Core Team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
3+ years of experience working in higher education with adult students in an online setting, OR equivalent combination of education and experience in admissions, enrollment management, or student recruitment.
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in higher education recruiting, advising, and/or admissions, with demonstrated team leadership or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of the challenges and needs specific to adult learners in higher education.
Knowledge of and experience with CRM, LMS, and SIS platforms and other technologies used in online higher education and student management.
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and manage the performance of individual contributors in a metrics-driven environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret funnel data and translate insights into actionable coaching and operational strategies.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across team leadership and partner-facing responsibilities.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to represent PKH credibly in partner-facing settings.
Knowledge of relevant academic policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Benefits

Comp & perks

full medical/dental/vision coverage
a 401K with match
generous time-off policy with paid volunteer time
competitive salaries with the potential for performance bonus
remote working flexibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscoachingperformance managementstudent recruitmentadmissions processesmetrics interpretationoperational strategiespipeline auditsrisk assessmentdevelopment planning

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillstime managementrelationship buildingleadershipteam managementanalytical thinkingproblem solvingadaptabilitymentoring