Director of Admissions

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Admissions  

About The Job  

Fortis College in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director for its Admissions Department. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates. 

Fortis provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth. 

Job Description  

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Admissions Department. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Campus President. As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Admissions manages the department using sound business principles and ensures compliance with all governmental, accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position may require some evening and Saturday hours.  

The Director of Admissions will be responsible for the overall administration of interviewing, enrolling, starting, and retaining new students for the school. This includes communicating with other departments to convey the needs of students while participating as a team player with the campus’ executive team and within the college environment; upholding and ensuring representatives uphold the core values of the school and the highest standards of ethics and truthfulness in providing information to prospective students regarding educational programs, facilities, educational costs, financial aid and completion/graduation/placement and earning data; and documenting representatives’ reviews through interviews and phone observations and conducting annual reviews with representatives. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field with at least 3 years of admissions and/or sales management experience. Direct educational admissions leadership experience required. 
• Demonstration of the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all aspects, including appearance, demeanor, and attitude 
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to develop, motivate, and lead staff  
• Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and work within deadlines 
• Ability to lead and work in an observation/coaching training style environment 
• Creativity and ability to work independently  
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers 
• Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Office 
• Must have a past record of integrity that would ensure compliance with accrediting standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. 

About Fortis College
Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.

Company Description

About Fortis College\nFortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis : • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.\n