Director of Admissions ($115K - $135K)
Swedish Institute Inc, New York, NY, United States
Description:
The Director of Admissions at Swedish Institute - College of Health Sciences is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for driving enrollment growth and leading a high-performing admissions team. This role oversees the full student recruitment lifecycle—from inquiry through enrollment—ensuring a seamless, supportive, and student-centered experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will play a critical role in advancing Swedish Institute's mission to prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare and the healing arts. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of data-driven strategy, team leadership, and a passion for helping students take the next step toward impactful careers.
About Swedish Institute Swedish Institute - College of Health Sciences is a private college in New York City dedicated to educating students for careers in healthcare fields such as nursing, massage therapy, and allied health programs. With a strong focus on hands-on training and career readiness, Swedish Institute serves a diverse student population and is committed to student success from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
Key Responsibilities Enrollment Strategy & Performance
* Develop and execute admissions strategies to meet and exceed enrollment goals across all programs. * Monitor and optimize the admissions funnel, with a focus on improving conversion rates. * Analyze data and trends to identify gaps and implement targeted solutions quickly. * Drive urgency and responsiveness in outreach.
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead, coach, and develop a team including Associate Director, Assistant Director, Senior Admissions Counselors, Admissions Counselors, and Online Admissions Counselor * Foster a mission-driven, student-centered, and results-oriented team culture. * Hire, onboard, and train staff to ensure rapid ramp-up and sustained performance. * Create clear career pathways to support employee growth and retention.
Operational Excellence
* Oversee daily admissions operations, including call campaigns, appointment setting, and enrollment follow-up. * Ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality engagement with prospective students. * Maintain strong CRM discipline, data integrity, and workflow efficiency. * Implement best practices for engaging non-traditional and career-focused students.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner closely with Marketing to align lead generation strategies and improve lead quality. * Collaborate with Financial Aid to support students in navigating affordability and funding options. * Work with Academic leadership to align enrollment goals with program capacity and outcomes.
Forecasting & Reporting
* Develop and manage enrollment forecasts, tracking performance against goals. * Report on weekly, monthly, and term-based metrics to senior leadership. * Use data insights to inform strategy, staffing, and resource allocation.
Key Competencies - Strategic thinker with strong execution skills - Data-driven and results-oriented - Effective coach and team builder - Strong communicator with a student-first mindset - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
What Success Looks Like - Enrollment targets are consistently achieved or exceeded. - Admissions team is engaged, high-performing, and retained. - Funnel conversion rates improve across all stages. - Processes are efficient, scalable, and student-centered. - Prospective students feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision.
Work Environment - On-site in New York City - Occasional evening and weekend availability required to support prospective students.
Why join Swedish Institute Join a mission-driven institution dedicated to preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare. As Director of Admissions, you will play a pivotal role in connecting students to meaningful educational opportunities while building and leading a dynamic, high-performing team.
* Requirements: Required
* Bachelor's degree required. * 5-8+ years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related field * 3+ years of team leadership experience * Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or sales targets. * Strong analytical and CRM experience
Preferred
* Experience in career-focused, allied health, or proprietary education environments. * Experience working with diverse, non-traditional, or adult learner populations. * Familiarity with New York State higher education or regulatory environments
Compensation details: 115000-135000 Yearly Salary
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The Director of Admissions at Swedish Institute - College of Health Sciences is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for driving enrollment growth and leading a high-performing admissions team. This role oversees the full student recruitment lifecycle—from inquiry through enrollment—ensuring a seamless, supportive, and student-centered experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will play a critical role in advancing Swedish Institute's mission to prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare and the healing arts. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of data-driven strategy, team leadership, and a passion for helping students take the next step toward impactful careers.
About Swedish Institute Swedish Institute - College of Health Sciences is a private college in New York City dedicated to educating students for careers in healthcare fields such as nursing, massage therapy, and allied health programs. With a strong focus on hands-on training and career readiness, Swedish Institute serves a diverse student population and is committed to student success from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
Key Responsibilities Enrollment Strategy & Performance
* Develop and execute admissions strategies to meet and exceed enrollment goals across all programs. * Monitor and optimize the admissions funnel, with a focus on improving conversion rates. * Analyze data and trends to identify gaps and implement targeted solutions quickly. * Drive urgency and responsiveness in outreach.
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead, coach, and develop a team including Associate Director, Assistant Director, Senior Admissions Counselors, Admissions Counselors, and Online Admissions Counselor * Foster a mission-driven, student-centered, and results-oriented team culture. * Hire, onboard, and train staff to ensure rapid ramp-up and sustained performance. * Create clear career pathways to support employee growth and retention.
Operational Excellence
* Oversee daily admissions operations, including call campaigns, appointment setting, and enrollment follow-up. * Ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality engagement with prospective students. * Maintain strong CRM discipline, data integrity, and workflow efficiency. * Implement best practices for engaging non-traditional and career-focused students.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner closely with Marketing to align lead generation strategies and improve lead quality. * Collaborate with Financial Aid to support students in navigating affordability and funding options. * Work with Academic leadership to align enrollment goals with program capacity and outcomes.
Forecasting & Reporting
* Develop and manage enrollment forecasts, tracking performance against goals. * Report on weekly, monthly, and term-based metrics to senior leadership. * Use data insights to inform strategy, staffing, and resource allocation.
Key Competencies - Strategic thinker with strong execution skills - Data-driven and results-oriented - Effective coach and team builder - Strong communicator with a student-first mindset - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
What Success Looks Like - Enrollment targets are consistently achieved or exceeded. - Admissions team is engaged, high-performing, and retained. - Funnel conversion rates improve across all stages. - Processes are efficient, scalable, and student-centered. - Prospective students feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision.
Work Environment - On-site in New York City - Occasional evening and weekend availability required to support prospective students.
Why join Swedish Institute Join a mission-driven institution dedicated to preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare. As Director of Admissions, you will play a pivotal role in connecting students to meaningful educational opportunities while building and leading a dynamic, high-performing team.
* Requirements: Required
* Bachelor's degree required. * 5-8+ years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related field * 3+ years of team leadership experience * Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or sales targets. * Strong analytical and CRM experience
Preferred
* Experience in career-focused, allied health, or proprietary education environments. * Experience working with diverse, non-traditional, or adult learner populations. * Familiarity with New York State higher education or regulatory environments
Compensation details: 115000-135000 Yearly Salary
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