Director of Online Admissions

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LIM’s faculty and staff form a community of professionals committed to providing a superior educational experience centered around the business of fashion and lifestyle.

Fostering a culture of professionalism, communication, and teamwork, LIM College strives to provide a friendly and comfortable working environment characterized by trust, diversity, and respect.

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• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Time Off
• Tuition Remission for LIM College Programs

is currently seeking candidates for the position of Director of Online Admissions

Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle. Offering master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degree programs, LIM prepares students forcareer success via an immersive approach grounded in real-world experience and learning by doing required internships. LIM College’s commitment to excellence in business education ensures graduates are sought after by a wide range of employers, as evidenced by a Career Outcomes Rate of 96% for the Class of 2022.

Alumni excel throughout all areas of fashion and lifestyle and have gone on to work for companies such as Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Ross Stores, The Financial Times, Ulta Beauty, Google, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cannabis Creative, and The National Football League.

The Director of Online Admissions owns online enrollment across the full funnel, from lead generation through registration and financial clearance, for the College’s online undergraduate and graduate programs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success, the position is accountable for meeting or exceeding budgeted start goals for each online session and leads the Online Admissions Counselor(s).

Because online programs operate on rolling admission across multiple 7.5-week sessions, the position manages a distinct, high-velocity admissions process that runs in tandem with the College’s on-ground admissions systems. The position partners with program directors and faculty and with Marketing and Communications on digital advertising content and placement, program messaging, and lead generation, and directs time-sensitive, high-touch engagement to convert students at every stage of the funnel.

The position works closely with divisional and campus partners, including the Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Operations, the Senior Director of Graduate and International Admissions, Academic Advising, Student Financial Services, and the Registrar, to ensure admitted students move seamlessly to registered and financially cleared before each session start. The position represents the division on matters related to online enrollment as delegated and provides regular reports and updates to senior leadership.

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $100,000/Annually

Online Enrollment Strategy and Lead Generation

Develop and execute an annual online enrollment plan, in partnership with the Senior Vice President, with session-by-session start goals, budget, and tactics for online undergraduate and graduate programs.

Partner with Marketing and Communications, program directors, and faculty on digital advertising content and placement, landing pages, and program messaging to generate qualified leads; monitor lead volume, quality, channel performance, and cost per lead and per start; and recommend adjustments.

Build online pipelines through employer and corporate partnerships, alumni, and professional and industry organizations, and through community…