Regional Director Admissions - CCC

Regional Director of Admissions

The Regional Director of Admissions is responsible for overseeing the admissions process within an assigned region, driving enrollment growth, and leading a team of admissions professionals. This role includes developing recruitment strategies, building relationships with prospective students or clients, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love - 

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals
• Assists in delivering an annual Admissions plan for the region and ensure the achievement of the approved plan
• Analyze market trends and demographic data to identify opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with marketing teams to implement outreach initiatives, including digital campaigns, open houses, and recruitment fairs
• Provide mentoring and training for admissions teams within the region
• Monitor team performance, set goals, and implement best practices for admissions counseling
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure alignment with institutional objectives
• Support a smooth and efficient admissions process, from application submission to enrollment
• Monitor application trends and adjust strategies as needed
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations
• Secures approval for the Admissions Department’s policies and programs; conducting audits and reviews results to ensure compliance
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to admissions and enrollment
• Prepare reports for senior leadership detailing recruitment outcomes and trends
• Utilize CRM systems to manage and evaluate admissions data
• Establish partnerships with schools, community organizations, and referral sources
• Serve as a primary liaison between the institution and external stakeholders
• Represent the organization at regional and national events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum seven (7) years in a leadership role, with at least five (5) years in admissions, enrollment management, student services, or recruitment (required)
• Knowledge base and experience should include successful sales management and campus operations leadership (required)
• Experience in multi-campus admissions leadership (preferred)

Skills

• Experience in multi-site admissions or recruitment operations
• Knowledge of financial aid and student services
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in admissions
• Facilitates regular, meaningful two-way communication
• Identify trends and track key metrics to determine overall effectiveness of initiatives and support of business goals and adjust strategies accordingly
• Actively look for ways to assist with employee's needs
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written format
• Exceptional listening and conflict resolution skills
• Intermediate level presentation and training facilitation skills
• Drive, and be accountable for, results in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate level proficiency with productivity software (MS Office), and other enterprise-level software (Adobe DC, SharePoint, etc.)

Abilities

• Ability to stay up to date on trends and best practices in admissions and higher education

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 60%)