Associate Director of Admissions

Open Role · Higher Education Enrollment Leadership Associate Director of Admissions, DeLand, FL A private university with a campus in DeLand, Florida is hiring an Associate Director of Admissions (ADOA). The ADOA is accountable for the successful operation of the campus Admissions Office, carries a personal enrollment goal, manages the admissions staff with the Director of Admissions, and promotes every campus program to prospective students. Full time, on campus. A search conducted by Excelon Associates. LocationDeLand, FL Work SettingOn Campus Employment TypeFull Time ClientPrivate University On This Page Role OverviewWhat the Role InvolvesHow the Role ComparesResponsibilitiesQualificationsCompensation and BenefitsWho Thrives HereAbout ExcelonFAQApply NowRole Overview Excelon Associates is conducting a search on behalf of a private university client for an Associate Director of Admissions (ADOA) at its DeLand, Florida campus. The ADOA is responsible for the overall successful operation of the Admissions Office, including their own enrollment production, and for promoting all campus programs to prospective students with the objective of meeting goals and service levels. The position is full time and on campus in DeLand, the county seat of Volusia County. The client is looking for an achievement-oriented, idea-generating enrollment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces complexity, understands contemporary enrollment management systems, and can mentor and inspire a talented staff to meet performance goals while achieving their own individual goals as an ADOA. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related area, two years of supervisory experience, and at least three years in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in a healthcare or nursing education setting or at a for-profit college, university, or institute. Evenings and weekends are part of the schedule when business objectives call for it. What Does an Associate Director of Admissions Do? An Associate Director of Admissions is the operating manager of a campus admissions office. The Director of Admissions sets the enrollment strategy and owns the campus number; the Associate Director turns that strategy into daily execution by directing the admissions representatives, reading the metrics and trend data, running orientation and enrollment services, and stepping in on interviews and follow-up when the pipeline needs it. At this client the ADOA also carries an individual enrollment goal, so the seat is a management role and a production role at the same time. The regulatory frame is the same for every private postsecondary campus in Florida. Institutions are licensed by the Commission for Independent Education inside the Florida Department of Education, and any campus that participates in federal student aid recruits under the Title IV rules published by Federal Student Aid, including the ban on paying admissions staff per enrollment. Within those rules the ADOA is expected to keep the team productive, compliant, and consistent, using the CRM and student information system as the record of every inquiry from first contact to start date. DeLand sits about 35 miles north of Orlando and 20 miles west of Daytona Beach, in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan area. Volusia County is a mid-sized market compared with South Florida, which changes the job: the ADOA recruits from a defined set of feeder communities along the Interstate 4 corridor, competes with Daytona State College, Stetson University, and the online programs that reach the same adult learners, and has to build the campus enrollment number from a smaller pool of inquiries with a tighter, better-coached team. How the Associate Director Compares to the Other Admissions Seats Campus admissions at a career-focused private university usually runs on three leadership tiers. The table shows where the Associate Director sits between the Director of Admissions above it and the Admissions Assistant Director below it, based on the requirements the client publishes for each role. SeatPrimary accountabilityTypical minimum requirementsCarries a personal enrollment goalDirector of AdmissionsCampus enrollment strategy, the Admissions Strategic Plan, and the campus numberBachelor's degree and several years of admissions leadershipVaries by campusAssociate Director of AdmissionsDay-to-day operation of the Admissions Office, staff direction, orientation and enrollment servicesBachelor's degree, two years supervisory, three years admissions or enrollment managementYesAdmissions Assistant DirectorIndividual enrollment production plus coaching, quality observations, and systems support for the teamAssociate's degree, two years admissions operations, one year coaching or quality oversightYes Excelon is also recruiting an Admissions Assistant Director for the DeLand campus, so a candidate weighing the two should read both pages. The ADOA directs the office; the Assistant Director coaches inside it. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment Strategy and Enrollment Analysis • Provide input and assessment on recruitment strategies using metrics and trend data.• Develop, review, and monitor recruitment and enrollment strategies and practices to meet campus enrollment goals.• Ensure enrollment strategies are coherently developed and implemented effectively across the department.• Align enrollment services priorities with the Admissions Strategic Plan.• Analyze statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes.Admissions Office Operations • Oversee the management and operations of admissions, enrollment, and orientation services.• Promote all campus programs to prospective students, carrying an individual enrollment goal while meeting campus goals and service levels.Staff Direction and Development • Provide direction and management for the admissions staff.• Establish measurable goals and objectives for the admissions organization and collaborate with the Admissions Director in hiring, mentoring, and holding the admissions team accountable for meeting goals and expectations.• Assist the Director of Admissions in recruiting, training, developing, and managing staff to achieve increased sales, leads, and business results.Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related area.• Two years of supervisory experience.• At least three years of experience in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in a healthcare or nursing education setting, for-profit colleges, universities, or institutes.• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet business objectives.What the Client Is Looking For • A strong understanding of contemporary enrollment management systems.• An achievement-oriented, idea-generating approach to enrollment.• The ability to mentor and inspire a talented staff to meet performance goals while achieving individual goals as an ADOA.• Comfort in a fast-paced environment and a readiness to embrace complexity.Compensation and Benefits The client has not published a salary range for the Associate Director of Admissions position in DeLand. Compensation is discussed with qualified candidates during the recruiting process and reflects experience and the scope of the role. The benefits below are offered to full-time employees. SalaryNot Published Pay BasisAnnual, Full Time Work SettingOn Campus, DeLand, FL Associate director positions in campus admissions fall under the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics category for postsecondary education administrators (SOC 11-9033). In Central Florida the seat is typically paid below the campus Director of Admissions and above the senior admissions representatives, and at proprietary institutions any performance component is structured to stay inside the Title IV incentive compensation rules. Benefits • Medical coverage, including HSA and FSA options for dependent and health care.• Dental and vision insurance.• 12 paid holidays, paid time off, and a paid volunteer day.• 401(k) with 50% employer matching.• Short-term disability and life insurance, with supplemental life insurance options.• Growth opportunities, education assistance, and professional development benefits.No-Cost Benefits • Group life insurance.• Long-term disability.• Talent referral program.• TicketsatWork discount entertainment program.• Paid day off on your birthday for full-time employees after two years.Who Thrives in This Role? The strongest fit is an admissions manager who has already produced in a smaller market. In Volusia County the inquiry volume is lower than in Orlando or South Florida, so the ADOA wins on conversion, follow-up discipline, and show rate rather than on lead volume, and needs to coach each representative on those same levers while keeping a personal pipeline moving. It also suits someone who wants the Director of Admissions seat next. The ADOA works from the Admissions Strategic Plan, sits in the hiring and accountability conversations with the Director, and learns how the campus number is built and tracked week by week. Experience in a healthcare or nursing education setting is a stated preference, because those programs carry the longest enrollment cycles and the most paperwork. Open houses, start dates, and prospective student appointments put evenings and weekends on the calendar. The client describes its culture as one built on teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning, and wants an enrollment leader who treats complexity as part of the job. About Excelon Associates and the Client Excelon Associates is a retained and contingency executive search firm founded in 2007, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, with offices in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida, and a dedicated higher education recruitment practice that fills admissions, enrollment, academic, and campus leadership roles for colleges and universities. This search is being conducted by Excelon Associates on behalf of a private university with a campus in DeLand, Florida, and the firm publishes its search fees and engagement terms so clients and candidates know how it works. Employers staffing an admissions office can use Excelon's Director of Admissions sample job description as a starting point. The client is a private university with campuses across Florida. It fosters a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development, where every employee plays a key role in advancing student growth while enhancing their own professional journey, supported by a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning. Employees enjoy professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education. The client's identity is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process. Excelon is recruiting the same role at the client's South Miami, Miami, and Pembroke Pines campuses, and you can browse all current open roles. Frequently Asked Questions Where is this Associate Director of Admissions role based?The role is based on campus in DeLand, Florida, the county seat of Volusia County, about 35 miles north of Orlando. It is a full-time, on-campus position, and the Associate Director works extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when needed to meet business objectives. What is the salary for the Associate Director of Admissions position in DeLand?The client has not published a salary range for this position. Compensation is discussed with qualified candidates during the recruiting process, and the role includes the client's full-time benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with 50% employer matching, and 12 paid holidays. What does the Associate Director of Admissions do day to day?The ADOA directs and manages the admissions staff, oversees the operations of admissions, enrollment, and orientation services, assesses recruitment strategies using metrics and trend data, analyzes statistics and trends to determine enrollment outcomes, and promotes all campus programs to prospective students while carrying an individual enrollment goal. What qualifications are required for the Associate Director of Admissions role?A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related area, two years of supervisory experience, at least three years of experience in admissions or enrollment management, preferably in a healthcare or nursing education setting or at a for-profit college, university, or institute, and the ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. Does the Associate Director of Admissions have a personal enrollment goal?Yes. The ADOA is responsible for their own enrollment production in addition to leading the admissions team, and the client wants a candidate who can meet performance goals for the staff while achieving their own individual goals. How is the Associate Director of Admissions different from the Admissions Assistant Director?The Associate Director runs the Admissions Office and directs the staff with the Director of Admissions. The Admissions Assistant Director is a production and coaching role that conducts quality observations, delivers coaching, and provides systems support to the team. Excelon is recruiting both roles for the DeLand campus. Who is the employer for this role?The employer is a private university with a campus in DeLand, Florida. The search is being conducted by Excelon Associates, and all inquiries and applications should be directed to Excelon Associates. The client's identity is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process. How do I apply?Apply directly through the live posting using the Apply Now button, or submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Excelon Associates. All inquiries are held in strict confidence. Is this an equal opportunity search?Yes. Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply for the Associate Director of Admissions Role in DeLand This search is being conducted by Excelon Associates on behalf of a private university with a campus in DeLand, Florida. Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest through the Excelon Associates job board. A recruiter contacts qualified candidates to discuss the role and the institution, and all inquiries are held in strict confidence. Apply Now The client is an equal opportunity employer and values all applications. Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Current Searches More Open Roles View All Open Roles Apply Now