We are seeking a motivated and student-focused Admissions Representative to join our team. In this role, you will connect with prospective students, provide information about academic programs, and guide them through the enrollment process from inquiry to start. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, excellent time management, and a passion for helping others achieve their educational goals while maintaining compliance with admissions standards and company policies.
Building Relationships
- Take inquiry calls from all potential students interested in knowing or receiving information about the programs—including entrance requirements, curricula and academic standards—and encourage qualified prospects to schedule an appointment for an interview
- Return web inquiries and calls promptly to all potential students and give accurate information about the programs, including entrance requirements, curricula and academic standards
- Make outbound phone calls to potential students that have expressed interest in attending the institution. Outbound calling efforts are a key component of this role
- Participation in organized phone-a-thons and dialing campaigns according to company best practices is required and is an essential part of day-to-day activity
- Initiate unsolicited leads and generate new business when not responding to outstanding inquiries or working with current prospective students
- Follow up on all inquiries that fail to schedule or show for an interview
- Follow up with interviews that did not progress in the enrollment process and dropped/cancelled students to resolve any issues or address concerns
Interviews
- Schedule and conduct student interviews, wherein any reference to Financial Aid complies with the stated Company Policy
- Utilize only approved company materials during the interview process, and conduct interviews according to the stated policies and process at all times
- Meet with the potential students to explain the program offering and match the college’s benefits and advantages to the student’s needs. Discuss and advise suitable programs in accordance with the student’s desires, qualifications and objectives
- Make all efforts to ensure that admissions management meets with the potential student and is well informed about the student’s motivations and concerns about attending the college
Mentoring and Guidance
- Provide basic information and routine advice, guidance and assistance to students using established procedures and policies on available programs and eligibility requirements, including the application of policies, procedures and documentation regarding the admissions process
- Serve as a liaison between student and campus, and make all necessary enrollment forms available and assist in completion as needed (including reviewing applications and related documentation for compliance, partnering with Finance to ensure a high level of customer service during the transition, and following up to ensure that financial aid packaging is complete)
- Mentor and advise students to help them identify their unique skills and interests
- Address any easily-resolved inquiries, questions, concerns or issues (may refer more difficult issues to a more experienced staff member),and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures and legal requirements