MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY Director of Admissions Salary in the United States

Description

Anchored in the Catholic tradition and the spirit of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount California University’s small, diverse community and interactive learning approach make it a great career launch pad. Professors know their students and their potential, and they push students to pursue the experiences that will make them successful. Connected professors, interactive classes and off-campus experiences bring learning to life here. Students gain professional skills they can put to work now through internships in the field, access to industry experts, behind-the-scenes site visits and other career-driving experiences. We help students stay on track, graduate in four years and launch their careers with: Associate’s degrees; Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, Digital Communication Media, Management, Psychology and Multi-Disciplinary Studies: and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). At Marymount, our caring faculty and staff are the catalyst for the remarkable transformation taking place in our students. We are currently accepting applications for a

Director of Admissions 

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions is primarily responsible for meeting new student enrollment targets by creating a comprehensive admissions strategy, leading and directing new student recruitment, application processing, and managing the admissions department at Marymount California University. The Director is expected to develop data-informed recruitment plans to meet enrollment goals, monitor the daily work of the admissions team, and cultivate internal and external relationships that will contribute to enrollment growth.

SOME ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Promote and represent the mission, vision and values of Marymount California University.
• Responsible for meeting annual enrollment goals and creating an annual recruitment plan to attract and enroll domestic and international students. 
• Develop admissions strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to the strategic planning process. This includes establishing functional objectives, goals and action steps in line with organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing in the development of marketing communications targeting prospective students throughout the recruitment cycle, recruitment collateral, promotional items, and the admissions-related sections of the website.
• Oversee strategic enrollment and recruitment projects in the Admissions Office. This includes outreach efforts, communication development and execution, ownership of key initiatives in the CRM system, recruiting policy and procedures. Understands and values the recruitment of underrepresented student populations and working with diverse students.
• Develops and monitors a departmental operating budget; provides for fiscal accountability and effective fund management to ensure the effective utilization of funds for priority operations.
• In conjunction with the Vice President, directs and manages the admissions/recruitment division including hiring, training, coaching, and providing professional development direction for admission staff. Conducts annual performance appraisal and goal-setting.
• Ensure that staff are appropriately managing territories and are held accountable for goals and yield as set by management.
• Closely monitors the enrollment funnel and other statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Directs, oversees, and presents at on-campus recruitment events, including Preview Days, Information Sessions, Open House, Admitted Students Day, and others as defined.
• Cultivates and maintains close working relationships with key high school and community colleges in order to develop enrollment partnerships and recruitment opportunities.

TO APPLY: 

To apply, submit the following items to Karen Thordarson, Director of Human Resources through our PayCom link:

•           Letter of interest addressing position qualifications

•           Resume

•           Unofficial Transcripts

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible admission experience in higher education which includes extensive experience with staff supervision and development.