Alliant International University is a professional practice institution dedicated to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The university is committed to providing students with a high-quality education through academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly for underserved populations. The university’s mission is to equip students with the skills they need to make a positive impact in their communities by addressing major social issues. Cultural diversity is a core competency of the university’s training programs, reflected in its courses, field placements, and student and faculty diversity. The Director of Admissions, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Engagement, is responsible for driving enrollment growth with qualified and capable students. The director provides leadership in achieving enrollment targets, oversees the prospective student experience, develops admissions policies and procedures, mentors staff performance, and tracks enrollment trends accurately. The starting salary for this position is $90,000. The minimum qualifications for the role include a Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years of admissions or higher education experience is required, preferably in graduate or professional education, with experience in international, undergraduate, and graduate admissions being preferred. Supervision experience of professional staff is required. The director should have demonstrated success in leading diverse teams and fostering a climate that values and embraces all forms of human diversity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel, is necessary, as well as technical skills with student information systems/databases. The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Admissions include developing and executing strategies to support inquiry conversion and confirmations of new students, ensuring adequate staffing levels and productivity, monitoring inquiry generation and quality, implementing admissions policies and procedures, analyzing marketing and enrollment reports, leading a customer-centered environment, developing and implementing admissions events, managing programs related to student retention, and performing other related tasks as required. The director will have direct reports including Associate Directors of Admissions and Enrollment Managers, and indirect reports including Senior Admissions Counselors, Admissions Counselors, and International Admissions Counselors. The role involves interactions with various internal departments, such as the Campus Director, Student Business Services, Academic Deans, Program Directors, Human Resources, and IT Departments, as well as external interactions with other academic institutions and members of the local community. The work environment for this position is a standard office setting with regular office hours. Some travel may be required to other Alliant university campuses or for participation in local recruitment events. The director should possess strong organizational, communication, leadership, and customer service skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and work under high-stress conditions. Alliant International University is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on various protected characteristics. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States. For more information on applying or for assistance with the application process, applicants with disabilities can contact Human Resources. The university operates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and orders. Please note that this job posting is subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and includes a Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants, which outlines the collection and use of personal information. The governing legislation for the university includes Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and applicable federal and California law. Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco-free environment. The job ID for this position is 262769, and the posting date is August 3, 2023. The office location is in San Diego, California