Executive Director of Enrollment Services

Why You Should Work With Us:

As of 2024, there is already a shortage of 1 million nurses as the aging US population puts increased demands on the healthcare system. Arizona College of Nursing (AZC), a rapidly growing nursing school, is helping to bridge that gap. With market-leading outcomes, Arizona College of Nursing and its Allied Health division are transforming people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and general healthcare/wellness, improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nursing and healthcare educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. AZC’s quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by continuing to launch campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

What You'll Do:

The Executive Director of Enrollment Services (EDES) is a key leader at Arizona College of Nursing’s (“College”), working in collaboration with the Campus President to fulfill the College’s mission, “to be the most student-centric college in the world” and its purpose, “to provide people the opportunity to enhance their lives through education.”

Essential Responsibilities:

Build and participate in building highly effective campus teams:

• Select and train campus admissions team and financial aid teams to achieve outstanding student service, enrollment growth, and staffing efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with College expectations, including correct phone line and inquiry management.
• Directly observe and provide timely feedback on the quality of student-facing services in admissions and financial aid.
• Manage HESI (A2) test proctoring, collaborating with Campus Operations leadership when additional resources are needed.

Manage campuses’ enrollment operations:

• Partner with function leaders at campuses to ensure appropriate and effective use of budget to support the enrollment services and campus’s success.
• Optimize enrollment services resources and oversee student enrollment.
• Collaborate with function leaders to effectively utilize the budget in support of enrollment services and campus success.
• Ensure effective implementation of the New Student Review (NSR) process.

Achieve enrollment results:

• Monitor and report out quality assurance, compliance, and student service metrics.
• Efficiently control testing center access through the Admissions Coordinator.
• Manage Admission HESI (A2) test orders in alignment with enrollment expectations.

Strategically engage with stakeholders:

• Collaborate with the Campus President and VP of Enrollment Services (VPES) to achieve College and campus goals.
• Build and increase national partnerships to support growth and reputation.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the New Student Orientation (NSO).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute NSO for all new students, collaborating with the Campus President for speaking roles and additional staffing needs.
• With input from the Campus President and Enrollment Services leadership, submit information for preparation of the annual operating and capital budget of admission staff and areas.

Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to accreditation standards:

• Ensure compliance of all federal and state accreditation rules and regulations.
• Oversee completion of required campus plans or documents to meet regulatory requirements (i.e., ABHES requirements).
• Serve on relevant committees for the campus and the College.
• Enforce the use of compliant materials and procedures in alignment with regulatory standards.

At Arizona College of Nursing, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.

What We Need From You:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent skills and experience.
• 3-5 years demonstrated leadership success in higher education operations, such as Admissions, Student Services, or Business Operations.
• Ability to meet state requirements (where applicable) to solicit/recruit students within 45 days of hire. 

What We Are Offering You:

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment. Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits. Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision. Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match. For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please. Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.