Director - CDL Admissions in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director – CDL Admissions based in the United States.
This leadership role is responsible for guiding and developing a remote admissions organization focused on CDL programs.
You will oversee the full admissions lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality and compliant experience for prospective students.
The position combines people leadership, operational oversight, and strategic planning within a fast-paced education environment.
You will play a central role in coaching and motivating remote admissions teams to achieve performance and enrollment goals.
A strong focus is placed on regulatory compliance, including state, accreditation, and US Department of Education standards.
This role requires confident decision-making, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities remotely.
It is a highly visible leadership position with direct impact on student outcomes and organizational growth
- Lead, coach, and develop remote admissions teams, ensuring strong performance, engagement, and alignment with organizational values and mission.
- Oversee the full admissions process to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality experience for prospective CDL students.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including state regulations, accreditor standards, and US Department of Education policies.
- Design and deliver training programs, coaching initiatives, and professional development activities for admissions staff.
- Hire, onboard, and manage admissions personnel, supporting effective team structure and performance management.
- Monitor and audit enrollment files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accountability across documentation and reporting.
- Provide regular updates, reports, and strategic insights to senior leadership regarding admissions performance and outcomes.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term admissions strategies aligned with enrollment, growth, and operational goals.
- Collaborate on performance evaluations and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and student satisfaction throughout the admissions process.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience managing admissions teams, preferably in remote or online environments.
- 8+ years of leadership experience in admissions or related operational management roles preferred.
- Strong people leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to leadership.
- Strong understanding of compliance-driven environments and regulated admissions processes.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is a plus.
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $95,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact remote admissions organization.
- Career development and leadership growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
- Remote work flexibility within the United States.
- Exposure to strategic planning, team development, and operational leadership responsibilities.
- Opportunity to directly influence student enrollment success and organizational growth.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.