Description:
The Director of Admissions at Swedish Institute – College of Health Sciences is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for driving enrollment growth and leading a high-performing admissions team. This role oversees the full student recruitment lifecycle—from inquiry through enrollment—ensuring a seamless, supportive, and student-centered experience.
Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment, the Director will play a critical role in advancing Swedish Institute’s mission to prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare and the healing arts. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of data-driven strategy, team leadership, and a passion for helping students take the next step toward impactful careers.
About Swedish Institute
Swedish Institute – College of Health Sciences is a private college in New York City dedicated to educating students for careers in healthcare fields such as nursing, massage therapy, and allied health programs. With a strong focus on hands-on training and career readiness, Swedish Institute serves a diverse student population and is committed to student success from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Enrollment Strategy & Performance
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Develop and execute admissions strategies to meet and exceed enrollment goals across all programs.
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Monitor and optimize the admissions funnel, with a focus on improving conversion rates.
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Analyze data and trends to identify gaps and implement targeted solutions quickly.
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Drive urgency and responsiveness in outreach.
Team Leadership & Development
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Lead, coach, and develop a team including Associate Director, Assistant Director, Senior Admissions Counselors, Admissions Counselors, and Online Admissions Counselor
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Foster a mission-driven, student-centered, and results-oriented team culture.
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Hire, onboard, and train staff to ensure rapid ramp-up and sustained performance.
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Create clear career pathways to support employee growth and retention.
Operational Excellence
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Oversee daily admissions operations, including call campaigns, appointment setting, and enrollment follow-up.
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Ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality engagement with prospective students.
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Maintain strong CRM discipline, data integrity, and workflow efficiency.
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Implement best practices for engaging non-traditional and career-focused students.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner closely with Marketing to align lead generation strategies and improve lead quality.
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Collaborate with Financial Aid to support students in navigating affordability and funding options.
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Work with Academic leadership to align enrollment goals with program capacity and outcomes.
Forecasting & Reporting
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Develop and manage enrollment forecasts, tracking performance against goals.
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Report on weekly, monthly, and term-based metrics to senior leadership.
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Use data insights to inform strategy, staffing, and resource allocation.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
- Data-driven and results-oriented
- Effective coach and team builder
- Strong communicator with a student-first mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
What Success Looks Like
- Enrollment targets are consistently achieved or exceeded.
- Admissions team is engaged, high-performing, and retained.
- Funnel conversion rates improve across all stages.
- Processes are efficient, scalable, and student-centered.
- Prospective students feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision.
Work Environment
- On-site in New York City
- Occasional evening and weekend availability required to support prospective students.
Why join Swedish Institute
Join a mission-driven institution dedicated to preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare. As Director of Admissions, you will play a pivotal role in connecting students to meaningful educational opportunities while building and leading a dynamic, high-performing team.
Requirements:
Required
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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5–8+ years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related field
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3+ years of team leadership experience
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Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or sales targets.
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Strong analytical and CRM experience
Preferred
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Experience in career-focused, allied health, or proprietary education environments.
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Experience working with diverse, non-traditional, or adult learner populations.
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Familiarity with New York State higher education or regulatory environments
Compensation details: 115000-135000 Yearly Salary
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