Director of Admissions (On-site in Columbus)

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 help 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 Executive Director of Enrollment Services (EDES) is a key leader at Arizona College of Nursing’s (“College”), working in collaboration with the Campus President to fulfill the College’s mission, “to be the most student-centric college in the world” and its purpose, “to provide people the opportunity to enhance their lives through education.”

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

Build and participate in building highly effective campus teams:

• Select and train campus admissions team and financial aid teams to achieve outstanding student service, enrollment growth, and staffing efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with College expectations, including correct phone line and inquiry management.
• Directly observe and provide timely feedback on the quality of student-facing services in admissions and financial aid.
• Manage HESI (A2) test proctoring, collaborating with Campus Operations leadership when additional resources are needed.

Manage campuses’ enrollment operations:

• Partner with function leaders at campuses to ensure appropriate and effective use of budget to support the enrollment services and campus’s success.
• Optimize enrollment services resources and oversee student enrollment.
• Collaborate with function leaders to effectively utilize the budget in support of enrollment services and campus success.
• Ensure effective implementation of the New Student Review (NSR) process.

Achieve enrollment results:

• Monitor and report out quality assurance, compliance, and student service metrics.
• Efficiently control testing center access through the Admissions Coordinator.
• Manage Admission HESI (A2) test orders in alignment with enrollment expectations.

Strategically engage with stakeholders:

• Collaborate with the Campus President and VP of Enrollment Services (VPES) to achieve College and campus goals.
• Build and increase national partnerships to support growth and reputation.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the New Student Orientation (NSO).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute NSO for all new students, collaborating with the Campus President for speaking roles and additional staffing needs.
• With input from the Campus President and Enrollment Services leadership, submit information for preparation of the annual operating and capital budget of admission staff and areas.

Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to accreditation standards:

• Ensure compliance of all federal and state accreditation rules and regulations.
• Oversee completion of required campus plans or documents to meet regulatory requirements (i.e., ABHES requirements).
• Serve on relevant committees for the campus and the College.
• Enforce the use of compliant materials and procedures in alignment with regulatory standards.

 

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 ability required. 

 

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent skills and experience.
• 3-5 years demonstrated leadership success in higher education operations, such as Admissions, Student Services, or Business Operations.

 

What We Are Offering You:

• Salary range of $90,000-$118,000 commensurate with experience.
  
• Opportunities for professional development.
  
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
  
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
  
• Enjoy rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday pay, including 15 days of PTO annually, 40 hours of paid sick leave per year, and 11 company-paid holidays.
  
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match

 

For consideration, only online applications will be accepted.

 

Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.


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

Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.