Director of Admissions Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Director of Admissions
Spring Hill College
in Mobile, AL

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Full-Time

Posted:

04/14/2025

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Open Until Filled

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Admissions and Enrollment Spring Hill College, located in Mobile was the first institution of higher learning in Alabama and the first Catholic College in the Southeast. Since 1830, Spring Hill College has been educating trailblazers, innovators and change-makers – through the transformative power of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Spring Hill’s mission is forming leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice and service, for life. Spring Hill students experience an exceptional, well-rounded education, while forming their values and moral character, based on the Jesuit tradition of “cura personalis” – care for the whole person, mind, body and spirit.

Position:

Director of Admissions Summary Reporting to the Vice President of Admissions and Marketing, the Director of Admissions develops, supervises and evaluates the college strategic recruitment plan and admissions initiatives, including working with college partners to ensure a personalized and seamless approach to recruitment, admission and enrollment of new students. The position is responsible for hiring, training and supervising admissions and administrative staff. This position is on campus. Duties and Responsibilities Familiarity with or sincere interest in learning about the mission of Spring Hill College and the meaning of a Jesuit education, thus enabling the employee to support and strengthen the Jesuit, Catholic mission of Spring Hill College.
Leads the planning, designing, coordination and implementation of recruitment and admissions initiatives. Leads team in facilitating on-campus and off-campus recruiting events.
Monitors and analyzes enrollment and regional/national data to identify target populations for recruitment and provides flexible, rapid response to emerging opportunities; evaluates and reports on trends and developments across priority and emerging markets to inform the College’s recruitment strategy.
Identifies and achieves goals and targets for increasing and sustaining enrollment through targeted outreach campaigns, one-on-one follow-up with prospective students, developing deeper relationships with high schools, community organizations and local employers. Recognizes growth and development opportunities and responds effectively to emerging issues.
Oversees the process of moving students through the funnel from prospects to admitted students utilizing Salesforce (CRM) for data analysis.
Collaborates with marketing, advising, financial aid and faculty in taking students from prospect stage to enrolled students.
Oversees coordination of multiple special events focused on strengthening partnerships and visibility with high schools, and other community organizations to increase enrollment.
Develops, implements and monitors student recruitment budget and evaluates events and campaigns, ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal restraints; implements and allocates resources following budget approval; approves expenditures.
Collects and analyzes a variety of complex data and information. Prepares recurring management reports regarding recruitment and admissions, and performs statistical analysis and summarizes findings in enrollment and other applicable reports to revise recruitment plans. Presents prospective student trends, recruitment data and information, and recruitment strategic plan activity to multiple stakeholders.
Develops and monitors the College’s prospective student communication plan, using multi-channel communications that align with set targets according to demographic, program of interest, region, etc.
Stays current on admissions and recruitment best practices.
Night and weekend work will be required as needed. Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
5 or more years of progressively responsible college admissions experience.
Strong organizational, research and data collection skills.
Experienced user of CRM software with a preference for knowledge of Salesforce.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by heavy daily travel, large workloads, deadline pressures and high standards.
A service-oriented approach and an awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective private college are required.
Excellent written, oral communications, presentation and interpersonal skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other constituents.
Excellent driving record and a valid driver license. Preferred Qualifications Experience working at a liberal arts college.
Experience recruiting international students. Applying – Candidates should submit the following: Resume
Letter of interest
A minimum of three professional references
Submit all of the above information online at https://www.shc.edu/about-spring-hill-jesuit-college/spring-hill-college-jobs/ THIS

JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT. SPRING HILL COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Spring Hill College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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