Director of College Admissions

**Institution:** FINE Mortuary College

**Location:** Remote / Online.

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Who We Are**

FINE Mortuary College has been committed to educating tomorrow’s funeral service professionals since 1996. We have embraced a virtual classroom model that allows us to work with students throughout the country. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, engaging, and innovative educational experience that challenges and prepares tomorrow’s funeral service professionals.

**The Role**

We are seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to lead our admissions team, strengthen enrollment processes, and enhance the prospective-student experience. This fully remote leadership position reports directly to the President.

The Director of Admissions will lead the College's admissions operations from initial inquiry through enrollment and the start of classes. We are looking for a leader who understands that successful enrollment management requires more than generating applications: it requires effective processes, staff development, data analysis, conversion improvement, and responsive prospective-student service. The Director will also assist College leadership with the continued development of international recruitment opportunities.

Occasional evening availability may be required to accommodate prospective students and College activities. Limited travel may occasionally be required for recruitment activities, conferences, or international initiatives.

**Here is What You Will Do**

* Lead and manage the Admissions Department and Admissions Representatives.
* Manage the complete admissions funnel from inquiry through enrollment and start.
* Establish standards for inquiry response and applicant follow-up.
* Improve application completion, enrollment conversion, and student-start rates.
* Identify stalled applicants and develop appropriate follow-up strategies.
* Develop enrollment goals, forecasts, and a performance dashboard.
* Provide weekly enrollment and pipeline reporting to the President.
* Evaluate lead sources and collaborate with Marketing, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academics, and other departments.
* Improve admissions email, telephone, text, and CRM communication processes.
* Assist with international recruitment strategies, international inquiry processes, prospective markets, partnerships, and virtual recruiting activities.
* Ensure ethical, accurate, and compliant admissions practices.

**Here is What You Will Need**

**Minimum Qualifications**

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
* At least 5 years of progressively responsible admissions, enrollment management, higher-education recruitment, or related experience.
* Previous supervisory or management experience.
* Experience using CRM or student information systems.
* Strong understanding of enrollment funnels and conversion metrics.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
* Ability to successfully lead employees in a remote environment.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Master's degree.
* Director or Associate Director-level admissions experience.
* Online higher-education and adult/nontraditional student recruitment experience.
* International recruitment or new-market development experience.
* Demonstrated success improving enrollment conversion.
* Experience with enrollment forecasting, dashboards, and CRM automation.

**What is in it for You?**

* $80,000-$95,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
* Benefits for eligible full-time employees include health insurance, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and other paid time off in accordance with College policy.

**Application Instructions**

Interested candidates should submit the following information to [email protected]:

* Cover letter describing experience and professional background.
* Current resume or CV.
* Academic transcripts, official or unofficial.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

**About FINE Mortuary College**

FINE Mortuary College is committed to excellence in funeral service education, providing flexible, high-quality instruction to prepare graduates for compassionate and professional service to families and communities.

**Notice of Non-Discrimination**

FINE Mortuary College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admissions and employment.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Health insurance
* Paid time off

Work Location: Remote