Director of Admissions

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Director of Admissions

 

The Director of Admissions develops, leads, and coaches the Admissions team by overseeing and streamlining daily workflow and processes, directing communications regarding international students, and providing training and empowerment to the team.

 

Supervise the Admissions Office

Clearly communicate purpose, expectations, and directions to the Admissions team. Ensure that Admissions Counselors are consistently contacting and evaluating each applicant. Coordinate planning initiatives to develop, coach, and motivate employees to assist applicants from their first contact to final acceptance. Work with team members, event directors, and other departments to improve procedures, customer experiences, and events.

Oversee Office Performance

Confidently supervise the Assistant Director and the counselors. Competently supervise admissions-related tasks during check-in events. Accurately follow-up and confirm that goals are met.

Direct International Student Communications

Serve as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) in communication with the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Ensure that international students are maintaining status with SEVIS and USCIS.

Oversee Coaching and Training

Effectively promote ministry spirit, team growth, and individual ownership for the Assistant Director and the counselors. Efficiently offer coaching to team members and provide feedback on performance. Competently oversee the training of the counselors. Maintain training curriculum.

FLSA Status - Scanning (Non-exempt)

Education

Required Education:

PCC degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree

 

Work Experience

Required Experience:

1+ years in customer service, 1+ years in PCC Admissions, Promotions, or Proclaim Preferred Experience: 1+ years in management, 2+ years in an office

 

Physical Requirements and Skills

Capable of standing and walking for long periods of time, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Microsoft Office, Operating Office Equipment, Organizing, PCC Graduate, Sitting for long periods of time, Stamina to perform typical office functions

 

• Mission and Purpose –Can clearly articulate the vision of the ministry and communicate expectations to others.
• Earns Respect –Creates an environment of fairness and honesty; is humble and generous with others; is visible and available.
• Accountability –Leads with commitment and ownership; takes responsibility for actions, judgments, and policies.
• Process Excellence –Continually improves the way the team creates and delivers value to customers and the department.
• Communication –Keeps people informed; actively seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences.
• Coaching –Skillfully coaches others to bring to life all the core competencies that help produce great results.
• Team Building –Inspires, motivates, and guides others to accomplish goals; builds commitment and team spirit.
• Competence –Can teach others the skills required to do the job; keeps up to date on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Customer Experience –Encourages the delivery of great customer experiences; readily adjusts priorities to respond to customers.
• Attendance –Reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Professionalism –Dresses appropriately for work; conducts themselves in a courteous, professional manner.

 

 

Ideal candidates must be born-again Christians and must be dedicated to training young people for serving God; and must desire to educate students based on biblical values and be committed to excellence as a Christian educator who glorifies Christ as the source of all wisdom and knowledge. Applicants must agree with Pensacola Christian College’s Mission, Purpose & Objectives, Doctrinal Position, Philosophy of Education, and Faculty & Staff Commitments.   We reserve the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on ministry needs.  An assessment may be required to be considered for this position.