Campus Admissions Manager: Ashford Univ.

Ashford University is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special veteran status. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Job Title: Admissions Manager

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Location: Ashford University / Campus

Hours: Exempt

Department: Admissions

Classification: Full-time

Job Summary: The Admissions Manager is responsible for the organization and administration of various functions of a Campus Admissions Team.

Essential Functions:

• Track student admission files through completion.
• Responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the admission and matriculation of students.
• Responsible for quality assurance and on-going internal review of transcript processing.
• Provides administrative direction, support, and leadership of staff.
• Plans and organizes visit days
• Facilitate meetings in place of the Director of Admissions when necessary

Education and/or experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Employee management in a college administration environment is required. Previous experience in Admissions office preferred.

Skills Required:

• Must have great organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow University policies and procedures balanced with the ability to apply good independent judgment.
• Ability to motivate staff to meet performance goals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to utilize student information systems to manage communication and work flow.
• Ability to utilize reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of processes.

Physical Demands:

• Limited physical effort required
• Limited exposure to physical risk

Work Environment / Environmental Condition:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment
• Some travel may be required.