Inside Sales Manager / Director of Admissions

This position is based in Bellingham, WA.

Relocation assistance (moving expenses) is available.

We are looking for a strong leader to Develop and Manage an Inside Sales Team.

* * * All applicants must submit a cover letter & resume to be considered. * * *

Charter College, an established and growing career college with locations in Tri-Cities, Washington, Alaska, and Southern California is expanding into Bellingham, Washington.  We are seeking a qualified Inside Sales Manager to join our team as the Director of Admissions for our new campus.

Position Description:
The Director of Admissions manages the day-to-day operations of the admissions department and is the direct supervisor for all Admissions Representatives and front desk personnel.  His/her time will be split between the supervision of the admissions team and the enrollment of new students.  Therefore, the Director of Admissions must possess both strong leadership and management skills, as well as strong and effective sales abilities.

Responsible for the overall success of the admissions department, the Director of Admissions will ensure that new student start goals are met and that admissions policies and procedures are followed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Admissions will be responsible, but not limited to, the duties and tasks listed below:
•Manage the daily operations of the Department of Admissions in an effort to meet or exceed new student start goals.
•Participate in the hiring, training, and evaluation of all Admissions Representatives and front desk personnel.
•Provide direct supervision for all Admissions Representatives and front desk personnel.
•Ensure that best practices are implemented and that policies and procedures are followed.
•Assist in training all admissions personnel and take steps to improve the levels of proficiency; retrain as needed.
•Ensure that the morale of the admissions department is positive and take necessary steps to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and energy.
•Provide input on enrollment goals and the needs of the admissions department to senior management.
•Manage scheduled weekly admissions meetings; hold informal admissions meetings as necessary.
•Generate weekly and monthly department reports.
•Chair bi-weekly admissions and student service meetings in an effort to determine enrolled student status.
•Develop and maintain an understanding of the market and all competitive forces.
•Assist in the development of an annual student recruitment plan for the College.
•Participate in College meetings and committees as necessary.
•Report to the Corporate Director of Admissions for training, hiring/termination, policy/procedure, and global admissions issues.
•Report to the Associate Campus Director or Campus Director for daily admissions issues.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience required.

•Minimum of Five (5) years of proven successful sales management experience required; must include experience hiring and developing competencies of a sales team, and managing and mentoring small to mid size sales teams, developing sales strategies and meeting sales goals.

•Ability to foster a cooperative and energetic team required.

•Experience developing operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new growth strategies and procedures required.

•Experience selling intangible products/services preferred.

•Outstanding verbal communication skills required.

•Excellent written communication skills required.

•Must possess strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

•Must possess strong management, leadership and organizational skills.

•Must possess a professional appearance and demeanor.

•Must be self motivated and able to motivate others.

•Ability to work with multiple projects, deadlines and effectively under pressure required.

•Knowledge of higher education market and industry, preferably prior online admissions experience preferred.

•Ability to work over time as needed, and the ability work  Varied Shifts required: 8:00AM-5:00PM, 9:00AM-6:00PM, and 11:00AM-8:00PM.

Special Note: Immediately following the submission of your resume you will receive an e-mail requesting you to take an applicant assessment. This assessment helps us match your talents and attributes to our positions. Keep in mind if you choose to not participate in the assessment you will not be considered for the position.

We are committed to diversity. Charter College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.