Apply Now Director of Admissions South University Pittsburgh, PA, 1250 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaReq #240 Thursday, October 3, 2019 Established in 1899, South University (www.southuniversity.edu) is a private, non-profit academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.

The University traces its heritage to 1899, when Dr. John Draughon established Draughon’s Practical Business College in Savannah, Georgia. Over the past century-plus, South University has experienced continued growth transforming from a two-year college into a university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. South University’s approach to higher education, and the resulting varied academic experiences, provides students with the pragmatic approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment.

South University provides a learning environment, both on-campus and online, that helps students identify goals and the means to achieve them. With this philosophy in mind, students can learn by interacting with a community of faculty, staff and administration dedicated to South University’s academic purpose. South University offers more than 50 academic programs across its nine campuses and through online programs.

The University’s academics are organized across five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Health Professions, Nursing and Public Health, Theology – and a School of Pharmacy. With the introduction of South University, Online Programs, students can pursue both undergraduate degree and master’s degree programs ranging from the areas of Criminal Justice to Business – giving South University students more opportunities to make a difference, both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Admissions is responsible for assisting in attaining student matriculation goals through development of a robust lead/inquiry source flow, inquiry conversion to enrollments, and enrollments to new student matriculation.The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Collaborate with Sr. Director of Admissions or Assistant Vice Chancellor of Admissions to establish forecasts to ensure planned new student targets are met.

• Assure adequate staffing levels and productivity through effective personnel management.This includes but is not limited to selection and hiring of employees coupled with their being training, developed, motivated, and effectively managed.This includes enrollment teams receiving regular feedback, observation and support.

• Responsible for achieving conversions of inquiry to applicant; and applicant to new student standards.

• Monitor expenses to assure budget compliance.

• Responsible for local inquiry generation and community outreach.

• Generate marketing plans to support inquiry conversion and applicant lock-in.

• Ensure compliance with all SU policies and procedures, ethical standards, and compliance with all federal, state and accreditation requirements.

• Partner with other EC members, faculty and staff to assure a vibrant perpetual student recruitment environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Core Values

Core Values unify the culture of South University and represent the guiding principles that influence the company’s vision, mission, and performance outcomes.

• Doing the Right Thing.Conveys a position of principle even during opposition.Takes appropriate action to heighten awareness and influence positive change.

• Integrity.Conducts all activities honestly and fairly to create an environment of mutual trust and equity.

• Respect.Openly shows appreciation for the ideas and contributions of others to create an environment of collaboration, involvement and growth.

• Providing Value.Continuously seeks to understand the requirements of all constituencies.Makes collaborative decisions to ensure needs are met or exceeded through the delivery of quality services.

• Excellence.Displays a commitment to exceptional quality that creates an environment of innovation, positive thinking and continuous improvement.

• Learning-Centered Focus.Actively supports an outcomes-based, learning-centered culture through the delivery/support of an engaging educational delivery system.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree preferably in a business or sales related discipline.

• Minimum five years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort, especially selling intangible products is preferred.

• Experience with admissions is preferred.

• Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team.

• Serve effectively as a member of a team.

• Ability to travel - must be able to travel locally, for community outreach, and out of the area to the corporate office or other offsite locations for a variety of conferences and meetings.

Accountability:

Direct:New student plans; School revenue; Employee staffing, training, development, satisfaction and retention.

Indirect:Student Persistence; School’s reputation.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.

Other detailsRequired EducationBachelor’s Degree

• South University Pittsburgh, PA, 1250 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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