Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions - Tampa, FL

Excelon Associates is conducting a search on behalf of a private university client for an Associate Director of Admissions (ADOA). The ADOA is responsible for the overall successful operation of the Admissions Office, including their own enrollment production, and for promoting all campus programs to prospective students with the objective of meeting goals and service levels.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces complexity, and has a strong understanding of contemporary enrollment management systems. This role calls for an achievement-oriented, idea-generating enrollment professional who can mentor and inspire a talented staff to meet performance goals while also achieving their own individual goals as an ADOA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide input and assessment on recruitment strategies using metrics and trend data
• Provide direction and management for the admissions staff
• Ensure enrollment strategies are coherently developed and implemented effectively across the department
• Align enrollment services priorities with the Admissions Strategic Plan
• Oversee the management and operations of admissions, enrollment, and orientation services
• Develop, review, and monitor recruitment and enrollment strategies and practices to meet campus enrollment goals
• Analyze statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes
• Establish measurable goals and objectives for the admissions organization and collaborate with the Admissions Director in hiring, mentoring, and holding the admissions team accountable for meeting goals and expectations
• Assist the Director of Admissions in recruiting, training, developing, and managing staff to achieve increased sales, leads, and business results

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related area
• Two years of supervisory experience
• At least three years of experience in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in a healthcare or nursing education setting, for-profit colleges, universities, or institutes
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet business objectives

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including HSA and FSA options (dependent and health care)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays, paid time off, and a paid volunteer day
• 401(k) with 50% employer matching
• Short-term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Growth opportunities, education assistance, and professional development benefits

No-Cost Benefits

• Group life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Talent referral program
• TicketsatWork discount entertainment program
• Paid day off on your birthday (full-time employees after two years)

Why Join?

The client fosters a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development. Every employee plays a key role in advancing student growth while enhancing their own professional journey, supported by a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning. Employees enjoy professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education.

Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.