The Associate Director (AD) of Admission is a critical manager in the process of converting prospective student candidates to students. Reporting directly into the Director of Institutional Enrollment the ADA leads a team of Administrative Candidate Care Coordinators and partners closely with the Admission Advisor team in the key processes of interview and application preparation and assembling all necessary data for transition to St. Kitts. A brand ambassador and Candidate Service expert speed efficiency organization and process orientation are the key competencies needed for success in both managing the team and servicing the institution. In partnership with the Director of Enrollment the ADA is responsible for the implementation of student recruitment strategies and shares in responsibility for converting highquality inquiries from interview through application through day one on Island. As a manager the ADA models customer service trains and updates the team and puts forward process improvement recommendations to the Director and Admissions leader to ensure we are always evaluating and improving our current methods of candidate care delivery.
Responsibilities
- In partnership with the Director of Enrollment manages and staffs a team of high performing Admission Candidate Care Coordinators and implements all aspects of our performance management processgoal setting coaching 11s performance development and management and creates a pipeline of future talent for roles within the Admissions or Operations teams.
- Assists in the development direction and coordination of team activities in working with students
- In conjunction with the Director of Enrollment ensures that objectives plans budgets policies practices and actions are consistent with the overall direction and strategy for the Admissions Office
- Manages admissions processes by overseeing the Admissions Care Coordinators/Ambassadors in making sure files are processed timely accurately and within compliance guidelines
- Manages conversion processes by overseeing the Admission Care Coordinators/Ambassadors team ensuring that timelines and expectations are met.
- Works with campus teams to align with Housing Registrar Student Finance and Student Life to align all new student activities.
- Reaches out to prospective students answering all questions and providing information about necessary document requirements
- Communicates effectively in all responses and coaches team to do the same with excellence.
- Provides summary to Admissions Committee for a decision; communicates decisions with students.
- Oversees scholarship communications (awarding of scholarships maintains scholarship data and reporting)
- Utilizes discretion and experience to offer continuous improvement in our admissions operations processes.
- Model for TEACH values and is inspired by support our mission and students in their journey
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Business Required.
- 5 years Years of successful operations or admission experience Required.
- Experience in the higher education industry and advanced degree Preferred.
- Proven ability to establish strong relationships with customers preferably within education. Motivated ambitious and energetic with a service mindset.
- Track record of success in managing a high performing teampreferably in customer service or operations.
- Able to work and lead in a fastpaced organization.
- Strong communication skills and composureable to resolve questions conflict and can coach others to do the same.
- Responsive detailed in orientationlooks for the better way including leveraging technology to improve service and process for prospective student candidates.
- Must have a valid passport a valid drivers license reliable and appropriate transportation a clear driving record and a flexible schedule as weekend travel is required.
- Flexible and adaptable recognized as a team player who enjoys collaboration and sharing successes.
- Computer proficiency utilizing MS Office database proficiency required.
- Willingness to travel as necessary in support of student operations.
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $61720.78 and $85000.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on jobrelated factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health dental vision life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
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Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime