Description
The Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in exceeding enrollment and revenue targets by driving professional referrals, conducting community outreach, and event planning. This position requires proficiency in consultative sales strategies. Central to the role is delivering high-quality service to families and professionals, ensuring a positive experience and fostering lasting engagement with Fusion Academy. The ideal candidate brings relevant experience, is aligned with Fusion's mission, and thrives in a proactive, collaborative, and performance-driven environment.
What You'll Do:
Drive the generation and conversion of direct family referrals from professionals in the community.
Develop and execute outreach strategies to cultivate professional partnerships and referrals within the community.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee engaging and curated campus and community events.
Own prospecting, outreach, and campus enrollment metrics.
Collaborate with regional and national sales and support teams.
Forecast sales, track and analyze performance by identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Utilize sales techniques and relationship-building strategies to increase engagement with families and professionals in the community.
Partner with the marketing team to align local outreach strategies, manage budget allocation, and maximize lead generation efforts.
Utilize Salesforce and other systems to ensure consistent and efficient outreach and accurate records.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and best practices in admissions and enrollment management.
Collaborate with campus leadership team to support operational needs, problem-solve emergent challenges, and ensure alignment with school-wide initiatives.
Connect families, students, and staff with professional and community resources to support their Fusion experience.
Identify potential partnerships in the community and coordinate with Fusion's partnership teams to ensure a streamlined process.
As a part of the campus administrator team, maintain an on-site presence outside of community outreach activities.
Create and maintain a campus environment that delivers a highly personalized, premium experience for staff, students, families, and professional partners.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in education, marketing, communications, business, or related field.
Previous experience in outreach, consultative sales, business development, and event planning.
Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales or enrollment targets in a performance-driven environment.
Experience in behavioral health, education, and community engagement is a plus
Ability to manage a sales pipeline and drive prospects from inquiry through enrollment with a consultative approach.
Experience in building and maintaining professional referral networks to drive company growth.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport and strong relationships with diverse audiences, and able to effectively represent the organization.
Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to leverage insights to inform decision-making and improve performance.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the confidence to take initiative and adapt to challenges.
Able to navigate challenges professionally while maintaining a strategic and solution-oriented approach.
Proficiency with CRM systems, presentation tools, and reporting software (Salesforce, Canva, Power BI)
Core competencies: adaptable, authentic, detail oriented, goal focused, high relationship drive, humility, sales performance mindset, self-driven, strategic thinker, team-player, multi-tasker!
Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
Why Fusion?
At Fusion, we do school differently. Our 1-to-1 teaching model creates space for personalized learning, and our campuses are vibrant communities where every student is seen, heard, and celebrated. As Director of Admissions, you'll have the unique opportunity to support families, build community, collaborate, grow, & change lives every day. Learn more about Fusion Academy HERE.
Benefits:
We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law
- Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
In addition to the above items, full-time and part-time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:
- Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
- 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
- Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
As Director of Admissions, you'll be eligible for an annual bonus of up to 20% of your base salary, based on enrollment and campus performance against annual targets.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.
Pay Range
USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.
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