Assistant Director of Admissions - Arizona College of Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to helps communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Assistant Director of Enrollment Services is responsible for assisting the Executive Director of Enrollment Services in the management, training, review, and overall performance of the team of admission advisors. Additionally, this position supports the enrollment efforts of Arizona College by providing admissions information to prospective or newly admitted students and creating communication materials. This position represents the College to prospective and newly admitted students through numerous interactions, both face-to-face and virtually. The executive admission colleague resolves most enrollment questions and problems and makes recommendations on complex issues to higher levels.

Essential responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management
  • Lead and inspire the admissions team to achieve key outcomes, including exceptional customer service, enrollment growth, conversion metrics, and student persistence.
  • Hire, supervise, and develop a team through huddles, 1:1s, performance management and developmental opportunities.
• Student Engagement and Communication
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Director of Enrollment Services and Director of Financial Aid to achieve campus goals and enhance enrollment percentages.
  • Welcome, engage, offer guidance to, and follow-up with prospective students through interviews, campus tours, emails, phone calls, and other communication content.
• Compliance and Data
  • Ensure adherence to all compliance and regulatory standards in the enrollment process.
  • Maintain student database, ensuring accuracy for local, state, and federal reporting purposes.
  • Maintain and provide appropriate data for reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness.
• Professional Development
• • Complete and document a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
  • Develop and update an individual development plan, tracking progress quarterly.
  • Complete the admission leadership program or bring equivalent leadership experience.

At Arizona College of Nursing, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities key for success.

Knowledge/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ year of experience in Higher Education admissions.
• Knowledge of college admissions procedures and of student recruitment and retention issues.

Skills/Abilities Required

• High degree of professionalism and discretion dealing with confidential information.
• Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in an extremely dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
• Skilled in the use of computerized systems and databases.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.

What We Are Offering You:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development; Admissions Advisors at Arizona College are competitively compensated based on tenure.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit
• Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefit
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match

For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

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