Director of Admissions ($115K - $135K)
25 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionDescription: The Director of Admissions at Swedish Institute – College of Health Sciences is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for driving enrollment growth and leading a high-performing admissions team. This role oversees the full student recruitment lifecycle—from inquiry through enrollment—ensuring a seamless, supportive, and student-centered experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will play a critical role in advancing Swedish Institute’s mission to prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare and the healing arts. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of data-driven strategy, team leadership, and a passion for helping students take the next step toward impactful careers. About Swedish Institute Swedish Institute – College of Health Sciences is a private college in New York City dedicated to educating students for careers in healthcare fields such as nursing, massage therapy, and allied health programs. With a strong focus on hands-on training and career readiness, Swedish Institute serves a diverse student population and is committed to student success from enrollment through graduation and beyond. Key Responsibilities Enrollment Strategy & Performance • Develop and execute admissions strategies to meet and exceed enrollment goals across all programs., • Monitor and optimize the admissions funnel, with a focus on improving conversion rates., • Analyze data and trends to identify gaps and implement targeted solutions quickly., • Lead, coach, and develop a team including Associate Director, Assistant Director, Senior Admissions Counselors, Admissions Counselors, and Online Admissions Counselor, • Foster a mission-driven, student-centered, and results-oriented team culture., • Hire, onboard, and train staff to ensure rapid ramp-up and sustained performance., • Oversee daily admissions operations, including call campaigns, appointment setting, and enrollment follow-up., • Ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality engagement with prospective students., • Maintain strong CRM discipline, data integrity, and workflow efficiency., • Partner closely with Marketing to align lead generation strategies and improve lead quality., • Collaborate with Financial Aid to support students in navigating affordability and funding options., • Develop and manage enrollment forecasts, tracking performance against goals., • Report on weekly, monthly, and term-based metrics to senior leadership. What Success Looks Like -Enrollment targets are consistently achieved or exceeded. -Admissions team is engaged, high-performing, and retained. -Funnel conversion rates improve across all stages. -Processes are efficient, scalable, and student-centered. -Prospective students feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision. Work Environment -On-site in New York City -Occasional evening and weekend availability required to support prospective students. Why join Swedish Institute Join a mission-driven institution dedicated to preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare. As Director of Admissions, you will play a pivotal role in connecting students to meaningful educational opportunities while building and leading a dynamic, high-performing team. * Requirements: Required • Bachelor’s degree required., • 5–8+ years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related field, • 3+ years of team leadership experience, • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or sales targets., • Experience in career-focused, allied health, or proprietary education environments., • Experience working with diverse, non-traditional, or adult learner populations., • Familiarity with New York State higher education or regulatory environments Compensation details: 115000-135000 Yearly Salary PI9bd6b2509132-25405-40288409