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THE COMPANY
Archer Education partners with colleges and universities across the US to help them reach further, recruit smarter, and grow faster through targeted digital enrollment marketing solutions. If you’re looking for a meaningful career, where you’ll have the freedom, flexibility and support to thrive – all while having fun and working with some pretty awesome people, then Archer Education might be right for you. Archer offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and a fun, casual work environment. Since 2007, Archer has developed a reputation as innovative, dependable and always willing to go above and beyond for our partners.
As we grow, it is more important than ever that we focus on these areas, and doing so requires amazing people who also are innovative, dependable and willing to go above and beyond. We are a culture that values experience and knowledge, and we need someone who can make an immediate impact and help us continue delivering a high-quality experience that exceeds expectations.
THE ROLE
The Director of Admissions will oversee a group of leaders in order to effectively manage and execute the enrollment process. This position will regularly support, strategically plan and collaborate with partner campuses, and will develop, train and maintain quality staff. The Director of Admissions will enhance and maintain effective communication and relationships within the Full Service team and the partner campuses. This is a full-time, remote role.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with partner campuses to ensure enrollment processes are being executed in a manner that is best for the student and the college/university
- Make strategic and operational decisions to ensure execution of an efficient and student focused admissions process
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all online programs and all internal and external policies, procedures, and requirements of our partner schools
- Ensure assigned enrollment plans are met or exceeded through supervising and monitoring reps and individual contributions
- Establish self as a resource for the Full Service team and partner schools
- Interview, hire, and train new staff and leaders
- Oversee the daily operations of admissions team
- Participate in strategic discussions and decision making with partner schools
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
- Provide work direction and problem-solving assistance to other individuals
- Supervise staff, including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommend salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
THE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience overseeing leadership roles
- 10+ years of admissions, customer service, or sales experience
- 3+ years management experience
- Thorough knowledge of the college admissions process
- A proven track record of achieving measurable results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven department
- Commitment to customer service with a continuous focus on improvement
- Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to motivate others
- Ability to manage multiple database systems
- Ability to train and support other staff members
- Strong quantitative, analytical and reporting skills
- Demonstration of strong planning, initiative, and problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience in education
- Military recruiting experience
- Experience as a third-party resource
THE BENEFITS
At Archer, we believe empowered employees have the most fun and do their best work, so we strive to offer a competitive benefits package to allow just that. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision plans, as well as paid time off and sick days. Here are just a few more of the benefits you’ll receive as an Archer team member.
- Invest in your future: 401k plans and a full contribution match up to 4%.
- Prioritize your family: Up to 12 weeks of parental leave with 6 weeks paid, following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
- Never stop learning: Receive up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- Balance work and life: We offer a flexible working environment and schedule that empowers you to do your best work. Our teams work across all time zones in the US.
Archer Education makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Visit archeredu.com to learn more.Salary Description$100,000 - $120,000 / Annually
