Executive Director of Admissions

Executive Director of Admissions

We are currently seeking to fill our Executive Director of Admissions position at the Georgia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

Job Title: Executive Director of Admissions

Department: Admissions

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Suwanee, GA

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the enrollment management team, reporting to the Chief Admissions Officer (CAO), the Executive Director of Admissions oversees all recruitment initiatives and strategies for PCOM Georgia, providing leadership in developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies designed to attract diverse and academically qualified students and meet the enrollment goals of the osteopathic medical college and all graduate/professional programs on all campuses. Our desired applicant will be able to show proven hands-on staff and program management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the CAO, the Executive Director of Admissions (GA) will assist with facilitating long-range planning using research and applied theory to analyze the marketplace and integrate best practices in recruiting and marketing strategies. The Executive Director assists with aligning recruitment and admissions activities with the College's strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals. At times, the Executive Director (GA) works independently and proactively leads the PCOM Georgia Admissions office to achieve enrollment growth in a challenging demographic and competitive landscape.

The successful incumbent will perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodations:

Enrollment Planning & Compliance

• Develop and implement the vision for the Office of Admissions in meeting recruitment and enrollment challenges across all programs and campuses in partnership with the Chief Admissions Officer and the Executive Directors on the PCOM South Georgia (SGA) and Philadelphia (PHL) campuses. The ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential; must be comfortable working with diverse teams at various levels of business experience and knowledge and have excellent organizational skills.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director (SGA), collaborate on all State of Georgia matters.
• Address performance challenges and problems with a proactive approach. Inspire staff through leadership to think creatively, adopt best practices, and embrace continuous improvement. Mentor Admissions staff to optimize process development and output.
• Collaborate with institutional administration, college deans, faculty, students, and external organizations and institutions in setting appropriate enrollment goals and implementing a holistic recruitment strategy to fulfill them.
• In collaboration with departmental staff, design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, data-driven strategic recruitment plan.
• In concert with the Directors of Admissions Operations and Communications, plan and supervise recruitment and application processing operations including marketing/target analysis, prospect-enrollment pipeline development, application review and follow-up, college outreach, on and off-campus recruitment events, student ambassador programs, campus visit programs, and development of print and electronic admission materials, counseling, web content, and social media.
• Annually review all admissions policies and procedures with the CAO and Senior Admissions leadership team on each campus to ensure compliance with accreditation and state/federal reporting requirements.

Administration and Professional Development

• Facilitate organizational development and change management to maintain a progressive and efficient recruitment and admission operation.
• In concert with departmental leadership and Human Resources, identify areas for staff development and implement programming, interventions, and activities focused on improvement.
• Participate in professional organizations and professional development activities to ensure admission best practices.
• Represent Admissions at administrative meetings as assigned by the CAO.

Relationship Building

• Annually assess, revise, and implement admission policies through a holistic process that collaborates with administration, program faculty, and Admissions staff.
• Provide updates and facilitate training on admissions, marketing, and recruitment activities and tools to institutional staff, faculty, and administration.
• Work with student service departments such as Registrar and Institutional Research to gather and provide data for planning and assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Admissions Communications and the marketing department to design effective print, email, text, and social media platforms to recruit a new class of students.
• Lead processes for developing application review procedures, including admission decisions and appeals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with advisors/contacts at undergraduate colleges and universities, increasing opportunity for pathway and affiliation initiatives.
• Maintain professional relationships: AACRAO, COMAO, AACOM, and NAAHP.

Data Reporting/Analysis

• Maintain advanced knowledge of education policy, financial aid, large-scale computer systems and data management, as well as applicable Federal, State, and Institution policies and law governing admission and recruitment and the release and disclosure of information.
• Apply best practices and rapidly changing technology appropriately to the execution of institution enrollment and recruitment goals.
• Analyze recruitment-related data and revise programming activities as part of the strategic enrollment planning initiatives, working towards an enrollment management framework.
• Participate in institutional assessment procedures, particularly in planning for and presenting data/documentation for accreditations.
• Collect and maintain statistics and generate reports as needed to demonstrate progress toward enrollment goals.
• Maintain confidential information; other duties as assigned.

The PCOM Admissions team seeks qualified applicants who exemplify the following durable skillsets: creativity, persuasion, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) required at minimum, additional graduate work/certifications or a terminal degree such as a PhD/EdD an added plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive work in higher education, proven supervisory experience in admissions or related high volume higher education department.
• Experience in Higher Education Graduate Admissions is a strong plus.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement.

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.