Rockford Career College Hiring for Director of Admissions Job at Rockford, IL Full Time

Rockford Career College, the oldest career training college in Illinois and the 7th oldest in the United States is looking to hire a Director of Admissions. The Director of Admissions will be the leader the sales/enrollment team, a great team player, professional, reliable, driven for success, and have a strong desire to want to help students be successful.
The following are must qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor degree preferred. Associate degree required

* 10 years minimum combined work experience in business, customer service, education or sales management that includes a minimum of 5 years in a management positions

* Experience in managing teams with varied responsibilities preferred

• Highly proficient computer skills

* Demonstrated effective analytical skills and goal setting

• Proven results in achieving company objectives and goals

If you meet the above requirements and qualifications, please submit a cover letter and resume. This is a great time to be a director of admissions at RCC. We currently have 28 programs for students to enroll in, with programs like Nursing and Auto Tech coming on board in 2022. Lead flow is stronger than ever, and we need a proven, strong leader to help lead our enrollment team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Admissions manages the day-to-day operations of the Admissions Department and is the direct supervisor for all Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions Representatives, and front desk personnel. His/her time will focus on daily operations, training, coaching and mentoring. Additionally, time will be invested into data analysis for proper strategic sales planning to meet assigned admissions goals. Therefore, the Director of Admissions must possess strong leadership, management, and sales psychology skills; as well as the ability to effectively train and coach the sales team.

Responsible for the overall sales success of the Admissions Department, the Director of

Admissions will ensure that new student start goals are met and that admissions policies and procedures are followed. Furthermore, the Director of Admissions will align the admissions team for ongoing success. This is a full time position that reports to the Campus President.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Admissions will also be responsible, but not limited to, the duties and tasks listed below:

• Report to the Campus President for issues related to overall operation of the department.

• Adhere strictly to accrediting agency and U.S. Department of Education guidelines for proprietary school admissions

• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in all Admissions manuals and established by the campus and/or company

• Manage the daily sales operations of the Department of Admissions in an effort to meet or exceed campus assigned conversion rates and new student start goals.

• Provide direct supervision for Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions

Representatives and front desk personnel.

• Ensure that best practices are implemented and that policies and procedures are followed.

• Provide weekly individual and team on-campus training/coaching within the department.

• Complete monthly evaluations on all admissions personnel to provide documented coaching and feedback

• Verify that all admissions personnel are properly trained and take steps to improve the levels of proficiency; retrain as needed.

• Manage scheduled weekly admissions meetings, daily briefs and timely completion of required evaluations of all assigned staff.

• Analyze weekly and module department reports to set strategic sales plans to meet assigned admissions goals

• Conduct weekly lock-in meetings with department.

• Ensure that the morale of the admissions department is positive and take necessary steps to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and energy.

• Communicate enrollment goals and the needs of the admissions department to the Campus President.

• Develop and drive campus generated leads campaigns to support student start goals

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the sales market and all competitive forces.

• Participate in College meetings and committees as approved by the Campus President.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Admissions Experience in For-Profit Admissions: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location