How to hire an admissions supervisor

How to hire an admissions supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step admissions supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an admissions supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new admissions supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your admissions supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an admissions supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an admissions supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an admissions supervisor that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of admissions supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Admissions Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Admissions Supervisor		$13-25
   Staff Supervisor	A staff supervisor is responsible for supervising staff and organizing work procedures. Their main duty is to monitor staff... Show more	$16-33
   Admissions Coordinator	Admissions coordinators work in different industries but are often found in higher education and healthcare settings. They have varied duties and responsibilities within an organization that include maintaining admission guidelines, marketing programs and facilities, and screening applicants... Show more	$14-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Admission Process
   • Rehabilitation
   • Customer Service
   • Insurance Verification
   • Social Work
   • Outpatient Services
   • Payroll
   • Emergency Room
   • Insurance Benefits
   • Guest Relations
   • Performance Evaluations
   • Patient Registration
   • Ticket Sales

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all admissions and discharge paperwork, Medicare and Medicaid eligibility research, and resident and family meetings.
   • Speak with patient's/resident's and families regarding insurance/financial issues and the Medicaid process.
   • Verify Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance plans utilizing available resources.
   • Supervise admissions specialists to ensure that guidelines are follow and that patients are facilitate in a timely and efficient manner.
   • Interview patients in emergency rooms, clinics and inpatient areas in order to obtain identifying and financial information and pertinent signatures.
   • Complete MDS assessments and the necessary documentation of both short term and long term clients.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your admissions supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An admissions supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, admissions supervisors' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level admissions supervisors 46% less than senior-level admissions supervisors.
   • Certifications. An admissions supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an admissions supervisor's salary.

   Average admissions supervisor salary

   $38,304yearly

   $18.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level admissions supervisor salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an admissions supervisor job description

   An admissions supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an admissions supervisor job description:

   Admissions supervisor job description example

   Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. Some remote opportunities are available within specific departments. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. You'll learn more about this during the application process.
   
   JOB SUMMARY: Oversees operations and employees within the Admissions department which includes, but not limited to: Pass Sales, Rental Services and Turnstiles. In addition to communicating needs with department team members as well as other departments, ensures that each area is running efficiently.
   MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   + Responsible for supervising employee workflow, setting leadership standards, and guiding work locations efficiency. Builds internal relationships within UO to ensure our employees are exceeding expectations.
   
   + Observes, critiques, and adjusts the daily functions of both departmental personnel and standard operating procedures to provide quality guest service.
   
   + Ensures employees receive proper training and development. Ensures performance standards are established and reviewed with all employees.
   
   + Monitors labor standards, projects labor needs, and explains shortages and overages to Assistant Manager.
   
   + Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, maintenance of attendance records, vendor relations, and other related duties.
   
   + Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
   
   + Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   EDUCATION:
   
   + High school degree or GED required.
   
   + Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
   
   EXPERIENCE:
   
   + 1-3 years supervisory experience and cash handling experience required;
   
   + or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
   
   + LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
   
   + MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
   
   + REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
   
   Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
   
   Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
   
   Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.
   
   Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE

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5. Post your job

   To find the right admissions supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with admissions supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit admissions supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your admissions supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit admissions supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit admissions supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new admissions supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect admissions supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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