OVERVIEW:
We are a rapidly growing nationwide school system that transforms people's lives by preparing them for real-world in-demand careers. We offer a wide variety of commercial vehicle driving and CDL training programs across the country to meet the needs of new drivers and employers. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, our schools plan to meet the growing demand for drivers by launching campuses in markets where they are needed.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements serve as the foundation for our basic CDL programs, which are offered in both in-person and online training formats to help improve the overall learning experience.
Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional hands-on education; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative.
SUMMARY:
The Regional Director of Admissions directs admissions at 8 vocational CDL (Commercial Driver's License) schools in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Manages campus-based Directors of Admissions and Assistant Directors of Admissions while also providing leadership to Admissions Representatives thru ongoing and consistent training, coaching, development, and hiring of top talent. A successful applicant for this role will have a firm and goal-oriented leadership style that inspires, trains, and engages others enthusiastically. Prior experience with CDL (Commercial Driver's License) educational programs is required. The ideal applicant will be able to develop productive teams while remaining focused on generating outcomes that are consistent with the organization's bigger picture, strategic goals, and culture. One should enjoy making connections and communicating with people while proactively establishing relationships as well as enforcing and following established guidelines, processes and procedures. A successful applicant will enjoy problem solving and enlisting the help of others while working collaboratively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and ever-changing workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership to direct reports to include daily coaching, developmental coaching through situational leadership as well as performance management and conflict resolution.
- Forecast sales goals, set performance, and activity standards necessary amongst the admissions teams in order to achieve the goals.
- Thru consistent and effective leadership, hold admissions teams accountable for achieving goals and reaching individual potential. Performance management is reviewed weekly with respectful and timely coaching interventions.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports to members of the immediate management team.
- Consistently and proactively prospect for top talent.
- Proactively recruit to build a bench
- Partnering in the interview and selection process
- Prepare staff projections in the budgeting process
- Partners with campus-based Directors of Admissions & Assistant Directors Admissions on training for Admissions Representatives.
- Partners with Campus leadership to maintain alignment with shared goals.
- Develops and maintains good working relations with other Directors / Managers to ensure all departments are working toward the same common goal.
- Attends various meetings at both the Campuses and Home Office locations as necessary.
- Communicates the strategic vision of the College and Admissions Department to direct reports in such a way that creates alignment and clear direction to achieve results.
- Manages existing policies and processes that are consistent with College philosophy and that contribute towards the achievement of goals.
- Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
- Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.
- Assumes responsibilities of Director of Admissions, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of vocational career for-profit college Director of Admissions experience.
- Prior experience with CDL (Commercial Driver's License) educational programs is required.
- Prior multi-campus experience is strongly preferred.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which include verbal and written communication.
- Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of people at all levels throughout the organization.
- Advanced knowledge of sales and management practices.
- Ability to analyze and report relevant data.
- Public speaking experience.
- Computer Skills
- Knowledge of personal computer software applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access.
Abilities
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25-30 pounds or less 20% of the workday
- Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
- Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time during presentation
- Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
- Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- vocational/career/for-profit college Director of Admissions: 5 years (Required)
- of CDL (Commercial Driver's License) educational programs: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote