ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR

Job Details

Description

The Admissions Director is primarily responsible for developing and implementing admissions policies, attracting prospective students, evaluating applications, making admissions decisions, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. They play a critical role in shaping the incoming student body by developing effective recruitment strategies. The Admissions Director reports directly to the AVP of Enrollment Management.

Essential Functions

• Creating and implementing admissions policies and procedures in line with the institution's goals, standards, and regulations.
• Designing and executing strategies to attract prospective students.
• Overseeing the evaluation of applications, ensuring that they meet the institution's admission requirements and standards.
• Making final decisions on admissions based on the evaluation of applicants' academic records, standardized test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and other relevant factors.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for prospective students and their families, providing information about the institution, its programs, and the admissions process.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as financial aid, academic advising, and student services, to ensure a smooth transition for admitted students.
• Analyzing admissions data to track trends, evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and make data-driven decisions to improve the admissions process.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards related to admissions.
• Managing the admissions budget, including allocating funds for recruitment activities, staff salaries, and other expenses.
• Supervising admissions staff, providing training and professional development opportunities, and ensuring that they have the resources they need to effectively carry out their duties.
• Identifying areas for improvement in the admissions process and implementing changes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall experience for applicants.
• Providing oversight for the international student visa process.
• Serving as a Designated School Official.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of admissions policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with data analysis and using data to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and foster a culture of inclusivity and equity.
• Leadership skills and experience supervising staff.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in admissions or related field.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal background check
• MVR Screening (Motor Vehicle Records)
  
  

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered.