Assistant Vice Chancellor for Admissions, Online

What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. 

Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students’ skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.  

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

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 Match 

 Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY:

Incumbent is responsible for assisting South University in attaining admissions goals, in particular inquiry conversion to enrollments, and enrollments to new student matriculation at plan. 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:

• Oversee the admissions vision, strategy, operational plan to deliver on both the short and long term new student and, if assigned, re-entry recruitment goals.
• Oversee hiring of all enrollment staff, maintaining staffing plans, development, motivation, and ongoing management of such staff including monthly, quarterly and annual reviews; new hire and veteran training; ongoing observations; turnover prevention via training and support.
• Establish forecasts and ongoing measurements to assure new student and readmission plans are successfully achieved.
• Carry out conversions of inquiry to applicant, new student average registered credits, re-entry process for returning students and student referrals.
• Monitor the admission department’s budget and inquiry source results and cost effectiveness.
• Partner with Training to ensure new hire and on-going training meets the standards necessary for success in recruiting students without compromising our goal of meeting the highest ethical standards.
• Ensure compliance with all education standards, the highest ethical standards, and compliance with all federal, state and accreditation requirements.
• Other Duties as assigned. 

JOB  REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10 years experience in managing a sales effort, preferably as a Director of Admissions, and school-related sales for all external applicants.  Internal South University Director of Admissions will be considered with 5 years of experience.
• Sales management/selling intangible product experience in lieu of school sales will be considered.

Skills:

• 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.

Abilities: 

• Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team.
• Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to set one's own priorities and work schedule.
• Ability and desire to travel to school sites. Travel is 80% of time if assigned to oversee ground campuses. 

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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Other details

• Job Family All Positions
• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree