What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Admissions position at Westcliff University?

What if your next job wasn't just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered?

Imagine working for a company that's dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member.

Now, imagine that this company also offers :

A flexible hybrid work schedule
Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Does that sound like a place where you'd thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about.

Here's a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing : At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we're known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity.

Our tagline - Educate. Inspire. Empower. - perfectly sums up our mission : to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age - you belong here.

By joining the Westcliff team, you'll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community.

Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference?

Apply now, and let's grow and succeed together!

The Associate Director of Admissions is a mid - level management position that will work with the Director of Admissions in enrollment management functions as they pertain to all admissions programs, including recruitment and retention of students, coordination of admissions, and data compilation. Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach and application review are all significant functions of this position. He / she assists in overseeing the department staff, and procedures for online, on-ground enrollment for international students. The Admissions Coordinator also works with the Deans and faculty of the programs to provide program information to prospective students and for the implementation of Westcliff University Strategies, plans, and programs as they relate to student admissions. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions.

Must be flexible with work schedule, is required to work weekends on occasion.

Requirements

Admissions Support Duties :

Reflect and promote the mission and vision of the University.

Evaluate and develop an admissions program with the goal to maintain a capacity enrollment of qualified students and a list of qualified applicants.

Direct the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment.

Present the school to prospective students, which include systematic and efficient handling of applications and communication with candidates, tours of the institution, and interviews with candidates, and arrangements for admission testing, securing of necessary student credentials, and communicating final decision to the appropriate individuals.

Outreach and recruitment to current and prospective students

Perform related duties as assigned.

Managing Admissions Duties :

Provide vision, leadership, management, and ongoing training of admission team.

Lead a team of admissions and senior admissions to support students in their admissions process to achieve some of the goals of the Admissions Department :

Motivate and provide the team with weekly support

Monitor and track admissions activities

Analyze and track retention of students

Diffuse difficult admissions issues

Developing and maintaining strong, productive team dynamics

Proactively respond when higher level admissions situations and provide actionable solutions to admissions leaders.

Support the Director of Admissions in : analyzing daily prospect / applicant reports, set conversion goals, and monitor admissions advisor(s) progress and enforce accountability.

Assist in the recruitment activities and make presentations at on and off campus meetings, events as needed to support the domestic admissions team.

Identify risks to the organization within the department and discuss risk reduction options with immediate supervisor.

Keep all representative's knowledge current on sale processes

Ensure all representatives maintain their return call frequency as scheduled.

Ensure all representatives adhere to best practices on ethical process regarding advertising and sales.

Attend departmental meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other university meetings or events, as required.

Foster an educational environment that is conducive to learning, respect, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.

Adhere to the requirements of accrediting, federal, and state agencies as well as the policies and procedures of the university.

Develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities and regularly monitor and reports results to the Director of Admissions, along with recommendations for improvement as appropriate.

Design, develop, update, and deliver professional quality presentations and training materials to include classroom trainings, job aids

Assist the Director of Admissions with coaching opportunities for junior staff.

Assist the Director of Admissions with junior staff's progress and development by implementing an evaluation and proficiency assessment process that is consistent with company performance evaluations, developmental and feedback.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Student recruitment and retention strategies and techniques.

Basic public information, public speaking, community relations, and marketing principles and practices.

Methods and techniques used in conducting promotional and information sessions for current and prospective students.

Principles, practices, and procedures of business letter writing and report preparation.

Recordkeeping methods and procedures.

Work organization principles and practices.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze reports and set conversion goals.

Must have excellent communication skills - oral and written.

Must be proficient in MS programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Experience and Education :

Bachelors' degree required, Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in admissions and / or recruitment.

At least 2 years in the post-secondary education field.

Ability to make independent decisions and manage multiple projects and work well in a team environment.

Ability to manage people and foster a strong team dynamic

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

85,000 to $95,000

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Assistant Director, Admissions job openings

Assistant Director, Admissions

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Admissions position at Westcliff University?

What is the career path for a Assistant Director, Admissions?

Job openings at Westcliff University

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Assistant Director, Admissions jobs in the Irvine, CA area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Assistant Director, Admissions jobs in the Irvine, CA area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!