Associate Director, Admissions

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $63,720.00 - $86,020.00

Is This You?

• You've successfully led an enrollment or admissions team — not just supported one, but owned team results and daily operations.

• Coaching is your superpower. You develop people with live feedback, training, and clear performance expectations.

• You thrive in data-driven environments and are comfortable being accountable for conversion metrics and team outcomes.

The Assistant Director of Admissions (ADOA) supports the Director of Enrollment by overseeing the day-to-day operations of an enrollment advising team. This leader is responsible for guiding advisors to support prospective learners through the application process, ensure quality service, and meet institutional enrollment goals.

You will:

• Lead and develop a team of Enrollment Advisors, providing regular coaching and support

• Conduct training and live/recorded call reviews to strengthen communication and advising skills

• Monitor application progress, advisor engagement, and team productivity

• Collaborate with leadership to improve systems, processes, and learner experience

• Maintain accurate reporting, oversee time and attendance

• Support ethical and compliant enrollment practices that reflect the University’s mission

You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree (required)

• 5+ years in Enrollment, Admissions, or related advising/operations work

• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Proven success in driving performance through coaching and team development

• Experience in higher education or a regulated, mission-driven environment

• Comfort with systems and reporting (experience with Salesforce is a plus)

• Strong communication, organization, and accountability habits
   

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.