Vice Chancellor for Admissions
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- South University Corporate Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
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- Executive Administration Jobs
- Vice Presidents
- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY: Incumbent is responsible for leading the campuses and online in attaining admissions goals, in particular inquiry conversion to enrollments, and enrollments to new student matriculation at or above plan. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position and in all admissions roles: regulatory compliance, quality services to all stakeholders; staff development, market expansion, strategic planning; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion. This position requires up to 75% travel.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- The Chief Admissions Officer for the University is responsible to achieve new student enrollment targets for each campus and SUO each enrollment period.
- Participates in marketing planning, advertising strategies, product development, and training needs.
- Provides counsel to Campus Presidents/Directors regarding campus and online admissions activity, admissions personnel issues, admissions staffing ratios, training and enrollment performance. Leads the development of enrollment management training.
- Mentors and advises campuses and SUO in all areas of student recruitment.
- Leads the management of the University leadership development program for admissions. Develops career path alternatives for admissions personnel designed to promote and increase staff tenure.
- Primary responsibility to develop and execute strategies for meeting/exceeding admissions plans/goals for SUO and SUG.
- Responsible for implementation of admissions strategies, accountability standards and meeting structures within the admissions department as well as identification and implementation of technology tools to aid in performance management.
- Holds regular progress review meetings in person and/or via video technology.
- Other projects/duties as assigned.
- The ideal candidate will be accessible to a major airport due to this position requiring up to 75% travel.
- Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 10 years of demonstrated experience successfully managing a sales effort, preferably as a Director of Admissions or related admissions position, and university-related admissions functions.
- Sales management/selling intangible product experience in lieu of university admissions will be considered.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong interpersonal skills with supervisor and staff populations.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
- Strong computer literacy skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
- Inspire, motivate and lead a multi-location admissions team.
- Listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
- Desire to travel to campus sites. Travel is 75%.
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.
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- South University Corporate Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
Organization
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.
- Website
- http://www.southuniversity.edu/
- Telephone
- 9122018104
- Location
-
709 Mall Blvd
Savannah
GA
31406
US
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