Director of Admissions - Shreveport, LA
DDA-Shreveport
Director of Admissions - Shreveport, LA
Full Time • DDA-Shreveport
Benefits:
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Diesel Driving Academy
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join Our Team
Diesel Driving Academy (DDA) is seeking an energetic, results-driven Director of Admissions to lead our admissions team and help prospective students begin rewarding careers in the transportation industry. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing the admissions process, managing admissions representatives, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and driving enrollment growth while providing exceptional student experience.
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for education, sales, and helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Admissions team to achieve enrollment goals.
- Oversee all aspects of the student recruitment and admissions process.
- Monitor admissions performance through metrics, reporting, and accountability.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase qualified student enrollment.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accrediting agency, and institutional admissions policies.
- Build relationships with prospective students, employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid, Career Services, and Campus Leadership to provide seamless student experience.
- Conduct admissions interviews and assist prospective students in identifying career training opportunities.
- Train admissions staff on best practices, compliance, and customer service.
- Prepare reports, forecasts, and enrollment projections for executive leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree and/or relevant experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of admissions, enrollment management, or sales leadership experience.
- Proven success leading high-performing teams and achieving enrollment or sales goals.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to analyze data and implement strategic enrollment initiatives.
- Experience in higher education, vocational education, or career training is preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance in post-secondary education is a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Leadership and team development
- Relationship building
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
- Customer service excellence
- Public speaking and presentations
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Conflict resolution
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- A supportive team environment with opportunities for career advancement
About Diesel Driving Academy
Diesel Driving Academy has been training professional commercial drivers for decades, helping students build successful careers in the trucking and transportation industries. Our mission is to provide high-quality training, exceptional student support, and strong employment outcomes through industry-focused education.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about developing people, growing enrollment, and making a lasting impact on students' lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team at Diesel Driving Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, and help shape the future of the next generation of professional drivers.
Compensation: 45,000
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Diesel Driving Academy has been training and placing students in the trucking industry since 1972. An industry praised training program, Diesel Driving Academy offers truck driver training program available in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and West Monroe LA, and in Little Rock, AR. Our training programs are designed to provide our graduates with the skills and endorsements major transportation companies are looking for in their drivers.
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