southu

Senior Director of Admissions

Savannah, GA, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,600.00 - $69,900.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
401k Match
Paid Time Off
12 paid holidays

Job Description

South University, a distinguished institution with a rich history spanning 125 years, offers a warm and supportive learning environment dedicated to fostering academic excellence and professional growth. As a comprehensive university committed to both on-campus and online education, South University connects students, faculty, and staff in a vibrant community focused on achieving educational and career aspirations. The university prides itself on a legacy that blends tradition with innovation, creating a campus atmosphere where students are inspired to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their fields.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in business or sales related discipline
  • Minimum five years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort in undergraduate/graduate student recruitment or five years working in a university admissions office leading a team
  • Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team
  • Polished verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters
  • Experience with the hiring process
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends as required

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in business or sales related discipline
  • Minimum five years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort in undergraduate/graduate student recruitment or in a university admissions office leading a team
  • Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team
  • Polished verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience handling employee relations
  • Experience with the hiring process
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Job Duties

  • Establish forecasts and achieve new student start rate and readmissions plans
  • Assure adequate staffing levels and productivity through effective personnel management including hiring, training, development, motivation, and management
  • Achieve conversions of inquiry to applicant and applicant to new student standards
  • Monitor expenses to assure budget compliance
  • Contribute to marketing plans to support inquiry conversion and applicant lock-in
  • Ensure compliance with all South University policies, ethical standards, and relevant federal, state, and accreditation requirements
  • Partner with executive committee members, faculty, and staff to assure a vibrant student recruitment environment
  • Work with AVC and VC of Admissions on strategy development, initiatives, provide feedback, and make recommendations
  • Mentor Directors of Admissions providing guidance and support

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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