Director Regional Admissions (RAD)

• Lead and manage a regional team of 8–12 Field Admissions Representatives, establishing a culture focused on high performance, professionalism, engagement, and measurable results.
• Coach, mentor, train, and develop admissions professionals through ongoing performance management, career development, and targeted leadership support.
• Drive achievement of established enrollment goals, business objectives, and performance metrics across assigned territories.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for the region that align admissions activity with broader organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with campus leadership and other internal stakeholders to maintain alignment around shared goals and priorities.
• Partner with admissions leadership on training initiatives and programs designed to strengthen field representative capabilities and performance.
• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of new admissions talent, helping identify individuals who can contribute to a high-performing team.
• Manage regional staffing requirements and prepare staff projections as part of the budgeting and workforce-planning process.
• Ensure established policies, processes, and procedures are consistently followed while maintaining a leadership approach that motivates and engages the team.
• Attend relevant campus, regional, and organizational meetings as required and communicate effectively across distributed teams.
• Identify complex operational or performance challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and implement appropriate actions.
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of professional sales experience, with 3–5 years of sales management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams toward measurable business results.
• Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to develop and execute plans across an assigned region or group of territories.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, develop, and direct employees while identifying and developing high-potential talent.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and commitment across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing people and functions remotely, with a demonstrated history of maintaining productivity, engagement, accountability, and collaboration across distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, particularly when managing complex or time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to understand business and financial considerations, including staffing projections, resource allocation, and budgeting requirements.
• Goal-oriented leadership style combined with the ability to inspire, train, and engage team members.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities and business needs can evolve quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary of $140,000–$150,000.
• Remote working arrangement, with regular travel throughout the Long Beach, California area.
• Paid training to support professional development and success in the role.
• Tuition waiver after six months of employment for the employee and immediate family at eligible campuses.
• Competitive paid time off programs, including vacation, sick, flexible, and holiday time.
• Retirement plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions after 90 days.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Pet insurance options through ASPCA.
• Health plan eligibility beginning on the first day of the month following completion of one full month of employment.
• Opportunity to lead a regional admissions organization and directly influence enrollment growth and team performance.
• Professional growth opportunities within an education-focused organization serving students pursuing careers in high-skilled industries.