The Director of Admissions is a senior leader responsible for advancing Medforth Global Education's enrollment goals through strategic admissions leadership, strong team performance, and an exceptional applicant experience. Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the Director leads the St. George's University School of Medicine Admissions team and drives admissions performance and enrollment outcomes throughout the admissions funnel. The Director provides strategic and operational…
leadership across the admissions function, using data, technology, and industry best practices to strengthen conversion, reduce student melt, optimize team performance, and support sustainable enrollment growth. The role establishes clear performance expectations, develops and coaches leaders and staff, identifies opportunities for improvement, and ensures resources and strategies are aligned with enrollment priorities. As a key cross-functional partner, the Director works closely with Recruitment, Marketing, Financial Aid, the Registrar, Scholarships, Student Services, Operations, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to improve the applicant journey, remove barriers to enrollment, and execute initiatives that advance Medforth Global Education's broader enrollment objectives. The Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional service while effectively leading teams through evolving priorities and organizational change. Essential Functions Enrollment Strategy & Performance
- Develop,
execute, and continuously refine data-informed admissions strategies to optimize funnel performance, strengthen conversion and yield, reduce
student melt, and achieve enrollment objectives. - Analyze enrollment data, market trends, and key performance metrics to
identify opportunities, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement. - Identify emerging enrollment trends,
opportunities, and risks and recommend strategies to support short- and long-term enrollment goals. - Partner with institutional
leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to advance strategic enrollment initiatives and organizational priorities.
Student
Experience & Engagement
- Ensure applicants and accepted students receive timely, accurate, and personalized guidance throughout
the admissions process, fostering confidence and informed decision-making. - Promote a high-touch, relationship-driven admissions
experience through proactive communication, responsiveness, and exceptional student service. - Develop and support student engagement
initiatives that strengthen commitment, improve matriculation outcomes, and enhance the overall applicant experience. - Ensure the
admissions team provides accurate, consistent, and comprehensive information regarding program offerings, admissions requirements, financial
considerations, and student support services.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead a high-performing admissions team,
fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and exceptional student service. - Establish
and monitor individual and team performance expectations, enrollment goals, and key performance indicators to drive results and
accountability. - Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to support professional development and build
leadership capabilities across the admissions team. - Ensure appropriate staffing, workload distribution, and operational coverage to
support enrollment objectives and deliver a consistent applicant experience.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the
daily operations of the Admissions Office, ensuring adherence to institutional policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and service
standards. - Evaluate admissions workflows, processes, service levels, and operational performance to identify opportunities for
greater efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement. - Leverage CRM systems, reporting tools, technology, and automation to
enhance operational performance, support data-informed decision-making, reduce manual processes, and improve the applicant
experience. - Lead and support the implementation of process and technology enhancements, ensuring changes are effectively adopted and
aligned with admissions and enrollment priorities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong
cross-functional partnerships, fostering open communication, shared accountability, and alignment in support of enrollment objectives and a
seamless applicant experience. - Partner with Recruitment, Financial Aid, the Registrar, Student Services, Marketing, Operations,
Scholarships, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to remove barriers and improve organizational effectiveness. - Lead and
contribute to cross-functional initiatives that enhance enrollment processes, strengthen collaboration, and support institutional
priorities. - Represent Admissions as a strategic partner across Medforth Global Education, bringing forward enrollment insights,
operational needs, and opportunities for improvement.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven
ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams and leaders. - Strong commitment to student success and building meaningful
applicant relationships. - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Data-driven mindset with the
ability to analyze reports and apply insights to improve performance. - Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and student
information systems (Banner preferred). - Ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions, with flexibility to adjust
strategies based on market needs. - Strong organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
- 6-8
years of progressive experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, enrollment management. - At least 3 years of experience
leading and developing admissions or enrollment teams, with progressively increasing leadership responsibility. - Experience working
within U.S. admissions markets required; exposure to Canadian admissions markets is an asset.
Work Environment &
Physical Demands
- Professional, collaborative office environment with frequent use of computers, phones, and online
communication platforms, including Zoom and Salesforce. - Ability to work across multiple time zones and adjust schedules as needed to
support applicants, team members, and organizational priorities.
Hours & Travel
- Standard work
week: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST. - This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with two days working
remotely and three days working onsite in Great River, NY. - Flexibility is required during peak admissions cycles, including
occasional evenings and weekends. - Travel may be required for recruitment events, orientations, institutional initiatives, or
regional team support.
The anticipated salary range for the Director of Admissions, US is $115,000 to $125,000 per year. The
final salary offered may vary and will be determined based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, and
education of the successful candidate. This information is provided in accordance with New York State and applicable local law.
We
Are
* Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning
goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.
* A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook
welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.
* Accountable: We take responsibility
for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical
standards.
* Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and
taking time to always listen and show we care.
* Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous
improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.
About University Support Services,
LLC
University Support Services LLC (USS) is an affiliate of St. George's University (SGU), a leading provider of international
medical education. SGU students and faculty come from 151 countries to the island of Grenada, located in the West Indies. Our purpose is to
support SGU to deliver best in class education for all SGU students. We put a special focus on the growing global need for diverse
high-quality medical and healthcare professionals. USS is pivotal in positioning SGU as a premiere medical degree institute through its
student-facing as well as functional support teams.
USS is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill
positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion,
ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, status in the
Uniformed Services of the United States (including veteran status) or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona
fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.

