Director of Admissions Job in Fresno 93612, California US
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Kaplan College in Fresno is seeking a Director of Admissions.
Position Summary
The Director of Admissions supervises, monitors, and analyzes admissions team performance; identifies performance trends and opportunities; and delivers individual and team feedback through coaching and training to assist the Department and the school in meeting or exceeding established campus goals The Director of Admissions partners with the Regional Vice President of Admissions and the Advertising Department. The Director of Admissions works closely with other school departments to ensure that new students receive exceptional service. The Director of Admissions conducts all admissions activities with the highest integrity and business ethics while adhering to state, federal, and Kaplan, policies and regulations.
Key Job Responsibilities
-Operate within regulations at all times -Adhere to company policies and procedures -Successfully complete new hire training program -Train an Admissions team to recruit, enroll and start new students using a proprietary admissions methodology -Set monthly goals for members of the Admissions Team -Develop, coach and manage Admissions team members to ensure that monthly goals are met or exceeded -Work with other departments to ensure a positive, student-focused work environment -Conduct weekly accountability meetings to ensure that new students are prepared to start school -Keep current on programs offered and seek to improve product knowledge -Manage aspects of daily Admissions processes such as performance monitoring and trend analysis -Forecast new students who will be in class to accurately account for classroom occupancy -Participate in weekly/monthly advertising calls to review inquiries, spending, conversions and strategic plans -Plan, manage and execute campus events -Maintain staffing levels and interview/hire staff members as needed -Minimize staff turnover -Appropriately represent the campus at local school and community events -Maintain or build a positive team spirit -Delegate effectively and ensure that employees have clear accountability -Serve as a member of the school's executive team -Develop and execute both short and long-term student recruitment strategy at the campus level -Accountable for the overall success of the campus Admissions Department -Maintain minimum ratings on Admissions evaluative tools -Other duties as assigned For schools with a High School program, additional responsibilities include: -Supervise High School Relations Representatives in scheduling and presenting classroom presentations -Monitor production of inquiries generated by High School Relations Representatives -Build/maintain relationships with high school teachers and counselors -Train Admissions Representatives on unique differences of the high school student
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree (A.A.) 1-3 years related experience 2 years experience considered in lieu of every year of formal education required. Adept in Microsoft Office -Ability to motivate staff -Ability to hire, train and develop a team -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to provide exemplary customer service with a wide variety of individuals -Ability to follow processes, work effectively on a team, and maintain a positive attitude -Ability to use a database management system -Ability to understand and analyze admissions performance -Superior time management skills -Skill in conflict and problem resolution -Ability to establish vision and manage a team to fulfill it -Results oriented individual with ability to critically assess own performance -Outgoing -Strives for success -Professional -Organized -Confident -Leads through change and adversity -Holds self accountable -Willing and able to take direction -Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; 2 years KHEC Admissions experience preferred, or 2-5 years previous management experience in Admissions or Recruiting Experience with CampusVue or other higher education database management system preferred
