Director of Admissions: Hesser College

Hesser College
www.hesser.edu
Kaplan Higher Education Corporation



Director of Admissions
Exciting Growth Potential

Are you motivated by an opportunity to spearhead the aggressive growth of Hesser College and lead an outstanding Admissions team? As a dynamic Director of Admissions you will be challenged to make a difference at Hesser College. You will be in charge of all aspects of student enrollment as you work with our experienced, admissions team.

You will represent programs that foster student learning and the opportunity to launch, enhance, or change careers. Hesser College was founded in 1900 as a business school. Our regionally accredited college is dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development, empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals. Hesser College is committed to providing student-centered services and a supportive approach to education within a diverse community. Classes are available both day and evening to accommodate our student’s needs.

If you believe in “building futures one success story at a time,” you will thrive here.

What you will do:
•Motivate, mentor, and coach team to attain admission goals.
•Establish team responsibility, leadership, and performance.
•Responsible for on-going hiring, training and professional development of admissions staff.
•Interact effectively with Financial Aid and all other departments
•Responsible for various reports to ensure the Executive Director and Home Office are updated

Skills and Experience you will need:
•2+ years in sales management or supervisory position in a fast paced environment. Post-secondary school admissions experience a BIG PLUS.
•Patience and problem-solving approach to admissions issues.
•Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
•Familiarity with Commitment Based Selling a plus.
•Highly organized, with the ability to consistently multi-task.
•Strong goal and results orientation.
•Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism
•Highly motivated, and passionate about achieving strict goals and deadlines for the Admissions team.
•Persuasive communication skills, with a strong customer focus.


Who we are:

Hesser College, a Kaplan Higher Education Corporation campus (www.khec.com), is a division of Kaplan, Inc (www.kaplan.com), and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). Kaplan is a pace setter in transforming for-profit education through high professional standards. Presently, we are providing post-secondary education at 76 college campuses across nineteen states.

Benefits available for those who qualify include:
•Immediate health and dental plans
•Sick days, holidays, and vacation days
•401(k) Plan
•Flexible Spending Account
•Life and Business Travel Accident Insurance
•Long-term Disability
•Group Legal Services
•Financial Planning

EOE
REQUIREMENTS
Skills and Experience you will need:
•2+ years in sales management or supervisory position in a fast paced environment. Post-secondary school admissions experience a BIG PLUS.
•Patience and problem-solving approach to admissions issues.
•Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
•Familiarity with Commitment Based Selling a plus.
•Highly organized, with the ability to consistently multi-task.
•Strong goal and results orientation.
•Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism
•Highly motivated, and passionate about achieving strict goals and deadlines for the Admissions team.
•Persuasive communication skills, with a strong customer focus.