Director Regional Admissions (RAD)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director Regional Admissions (RAD) based in United States.

The Regional Admissions Director will lead a field admissions organization across a defined group of territories, overseeing a team of 8–12 Admissions Representatives.
You will be responsible for driving enrollment growth while building a high-performing culture centered on accountability, engagement, and professional development.
The role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership, including coaching, training, performance management, talent selection, and team development.
You will work closely with campus and admissions leadership to align regional activities with broader organizational goals and priorities.
Success in this position requires strong relationship-building skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
Although the role is remote, it requires the successful candidate to live in and regularly travel throughout the Long Beach, California area.
This is an opportunity for an experienced sales leader to make a meaningful impact on enrollment performance while helping expand access to education and career opportunities in high-skilled fields.

• Lead and manage a regional team of 8–12 Field Admissions Representatives, establishing a culture focused on high performance, professionalism, engagement, and measurable results.
• Coach, mentor, train, and develop admissions professionals through ongoing performance management, career development, and targeted leadership support.
• Drive achievement of established enrollment goals, business objectives, and performance metrics across assigned territories.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for the region that align admissions activity with broader organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with campus leadership and other internal stakeholders to maintain alignment around shared goals and priorities.
• Partner with admissions leadership on training initiatives and programs designed to strengthen field representative capabilities and performance.
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of new admissions talent, helping identify individuals who can contribute to a high-performing team.
• Manage regional staffing requirements and prepare staff projections as part of the budgeting and workforce-planning process.
• Ensure established policies, processes, and procedures are consistently followed while maintaining a leadership approach that motivates and engages the team.
• Attend relevant campus, regional, and organizational meetings as required and communicate effectively across distributed teams.
• Identify complex operational or performance challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and implement appropriate actions.
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of professional sales experience, with 3–5 years of sales management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams toward measurable business results.
• Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to develop and execute plans across an assigned region or group of territories.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, develop, and direct employees while identifying and developing high-potential talent.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and commitment across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing people and functions remotely, with a demonstrated history of maintaining productivity, engagement, accountability, and collaboration across distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, particularly when managing complex or time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to understand business and financial considerations, including staffing projections, resource allocation, and budgeting requirements.
• Goal-oriented leadership style combined with the ability to inspire, train, and engage team members.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities and business needs can evolve quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of $140,000–$150,000 .
• Remote working arrangement, with regular travel throughout the Long Beach, California area.
• Paid training to support professional development and success in the role.
• Tuition waiver after six months of employment for the employee and immediate family at eligible campuses.
• Competitive paid time off programs, including vacation, sick, flexible, and holiday time.
• Retirement plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions after 90 days.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Pet insurance options through ASPCA.
• Health plan eligibility beginning on the first day of the month following completion of one full month of employment.
• Opportunity to lead a regional admissions organization and directly influence enrollment growth and team performance.
• Professional growth opportunities within an education-focused organization serving students pursuing careers in high-skilled industries.

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