Senior Director Of Admissions

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Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
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Benefits:

• Dental
• Medical
• Vision

FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays

• Includes domestic partner coverage

POSITION SUMMARY:
Incumbent is responsible for assisting the campuses in attaining admissions goals, in particular inquiry conversion to enrollments, and enrollments to new student matriculation at plan. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Manage school’s admissions budget and monitor inquiry source results and cost effectiveness.
• Partners with other EC members, faculty and staff to assure a vibrant perpetual student recruitment environment.
• Ensures compliance with all SU policies and procedures, ethical standards, and compliance with all federal, state and accreditation requirements.
• Establishes forecasts and achieves new student start rate and readmissions plans.
• Generates marketing plans to support inquiry conversion and applicant lock-in.
• Assures adequate staffing levels and productivity through effective personnel management. This includes but is not limited to selection and hiring of employees coupled with their being training, developed, motivated, and effectively managed. Further, the Sr. Director of Admissions is responsible for providing the admissions team with regular feedback, observation and support; monthly, quarterly and annual performance reviews; new hire and veteran training; turnover prevention.
• Responsible for achieving conversions of inquiry to applicant; and applicant to new student standards.
• Responsible for local inquiry generation and database marketing.

Core Values

• Respect. Openly shows appreciation for the ideas and contributions of others to create an environment of collaboration, involvement and growth.
• Doing the Right Thing. Conveys a position of principle even during opposition. Takes appropriate action to heighten awareness and influence positive change.
• Integrity. Conducts all activities honestly and fairly to create an environment of mutual trust and equity.
• Learning-Centered Focus. Actively supports an outcomes-based, learning-centered culture through the delivery/support of an engaging educational delivery system.
• Providing Value. Continuously seeks to understand the requirements of all constituencies. Makes collaborative decisions to ensure needs are met or exceeded through the delivery of quality services.
• Core Values unify the culture of South University and represent the guiding principles that influence the company’s vision, mission, and performance outcomes.
• Excellence. Displays a commitment to exceptional quality that creates an environment of innovation, positive thinking and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team.
• Polished verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with the hiring process is required.
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a business or sales related discipline.
• Minimum five years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort in the area of undergraduate/graduate student recruitment or intangible products or five years working in a university admissions office leading a team.

Ability to Travel
The individual must be able to travel locally and to out of the area to the corporate office or other offsite locations for a variety of conferences and meetings. Travel generally does not exceed 10%.
ENVIRONMENT:
The environment is dynamic and goal oriented requiring multitasking of responsibilities at all times. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities both within the school and with the public. A caring, persistent, persuasive, and self-directed nature is essential. Must possess a desire and ability to study, practice and obtain additional knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis to remain well versed in program offerings, recruitment techniques, policies and procedures. The operating environment has extensive weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance targets and requires strict adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal policies. The position works extensively with support enrollment team department personnel including financial aid, education, and housing. Outside contacts include prospective students and applicants, their families and guests, vendors, high school teachers and other sources of referrals such as government agencies, public school systems and private businesses.
The duties and characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required see, talk or hear, and is frequently required to be mobile. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus and close vision.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.