Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the admissions process and enrollment strategy across a defined group of campuses.
Collaborate with campus leadership, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to drive growth while ensuring an exceptional student experience.
Set strategic priorities and ensure alignment with the College’s mission and values within their region.
Oversee the admissions process across an assigned group of campuses.
Partner with senior leadership to set and achieve targets for the region, based upon market trends, community needs, and College goals.
Analyze key performance metrics and trends to boost growth strategies and the overall student experience.
Implement and oversee the use of the CRM to track and manage inquiries, applications, and enrollment data.
Coach and mentor admissions leaders and teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Provide professional development, training, and support for admissions staff to enhance their skills and performance.
Set performance goals, monitor progress, and give feedback to ensure the admissions team meets or exceeds objectives.
Streamline the admissions process across the assigned group of campuses, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and a positive experience for prospective students.
Drive adoption of best practices and standards.
Work with operations teams to ensure a smooth admissions process and strong partnerships.
Regularly engage senior and campus leadership to report enrollment and financial projections and derive new strategies for student success.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Ensure admissions practices comply with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
Stay up to date on requirements, trends, and best practices.
Requirements
5+ years of progressive leadership experience with a proven track record of successfully building and developing high performing teams, scaling operations, and supporting multiple markets.
10+ years of progressive experience in enrollment management, student services, or other metric-driven, customer-focused environments, with a proven ability to achieve goals.
Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze complex data and make strategic decisions.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with campus leadership.
Nice to have: Advanced degree in business administration, education, or a relevant field.
Nice to have: Experience in for-profit higher education or regulated academic environments.
Nice to have: Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements in admissions practices.