Group Director, Admissions

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.

Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.


Opportunity:

The Group Admissions Director leads the execution of student enrollment strategies for the designated admissions group comprised of multiple locations, while virtually managing colleagues that work in both a remote and onsite environment.

As a member of the Admissions senior leadership team reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment, this role is responsible for translating enterprise enrollment strategy into actionable, group-level plans and executing them to drive new student growth. The position optimizes the use of team talent and organizational resources to meet defined performance and student service expectations, while also exercising judgment in adapting tactics and influencing strategy where appropriate. In addition, the role holds clear ownership of key enrollment outcomes, that directly relate to student success and new student growth. This role serves as a key partner to the Group President and cross-functional leaders to align enrollment execution with broader business objectives.

This leader is charged with being a role model for our University TEACH values and fosters a culture of CARE consistent with our University mission, vision, and purpose.

Responsibilities:

• Executes new student enrollment strategies ensuring alignment to the overall DeVry University Strategic Plan.
• Manages inquiry routing strategies throughout the group to ensure colleagues are providing timely and high-quality student service to all inquiries.
• Leads the Group Admissions team comprised of 7 direct reports (people leader level) and manages the attraction, retention, performance, and development of all Admissions colleagues (approximately 70 indirect reports) within the Group.
• Provides comprehensive new student life cycle oversight, beginning with prospective students' initial inquiry and matriculating through the entire registration process.
• Continuously evaluates and improves existing enrollment management best practices and applicable technologies.
• Analyzes, forecasts and reports admissions group-enrollment status results and learning outcomes to VP, Enrollment and additional senior leadership as required.
• The Group Director owns funnel team performance and financial and new student success metrics.
• Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Student Central, Financial Aid, and Academic leadership to drive a seamless and effective enrollment experience.

Key Success Factors
Operating Excellence
• Plans and prioritizes work with a strategic, outcomes-driven mindset, aligning team efforts to enrollment goals and institutional priorities.
• Sets ambitious, measurable objectives and consistently monitors progress through data and performance metrics.
• Builds high-performing teams by creating and executing targeted development plans, coaching talent, and strengthening leadership pipelines.
Organizational Agility
• Communicates effectively across all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to frontline teams, in both formal and informal settings.
• Driving successful New Student admissions results through direct interdepartmental relationships with marketing, Student Central and Academics. Communicates data-driven insights and complex topics with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
• Demonstrates strong technical fluency by leveraging CRM system, Power BI, and applying AI capabilities to drive continuous, optimization.
• Demonstrates adaptability by adjusting strategies, messaging, and tactics in real time to drive results in a dynamic enrollment environment.
Interpersonal Leadership
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and inclusivity.
• Creates a positive, high-energy team culture that promotes engagement, accountability, and shared success.
• Inspires and motivates others by clearly articulating a compelling vision, aligning teams around purpose, and driving commitment to student success.
Accountability for Results
• Drives performance through consistent review of key metrics, providing timely coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Make informed and sometimes difficult decisions to address performance or behavioral challenges, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Recruits, develops, and retains top talent, building diverse and high-impact teams.
• Leads cross-team change initiatives and drives the adoption of new tools that enhance the prospective student experience.
• Demonstrates ownership of outcomes and contributes to broader organizational initiatives, including additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors required, master's degree preferred.
• Multi-site or remote management required; experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in post-secondary education administration, with a minimum of 5 years’ enrollment management and experience leading leaders and managing multi-layered teams.

Role Competencies:

• Directing Others
• Developing Direct Reports/Others
• Confronting Direct Reports
• Presentation Skills
• Motivating Others
• Hiring and Staffing
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Vision and Purpose


This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
*This job will be posted for 30 days from the posting date.

DeVry University offers benefit options for full-time colleagues, including:

• 401k with up to 6% company match
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• Remote & hybrid opportunities
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, and mental health)
• FSA/HSA options, disability & life insurance

Benefits vary based on employment status.

We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.