Admissions Representative

About the role

The Admissions Representative at South University is responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for admission to the University. This position involves managing inquiries, conducting phone contacts to secure appointments and interviews, and following up with applicants to ensure successful matriculation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and completely explain educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators.
• Manage inquiries to achieve weekly performance goals; utilize approved recruitment policies/formats; make prompt and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified candidates based upon incompatible career goals.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for enrollment based upon career goal compatibility.
• Accurately forecast projected new students on a periodic basis for admissions leadership.
• Consistently conduct follow-up meetings with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation.
• Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and problem solving.
• Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, community outreach, employer partnerships, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and one year successful admissions or sales experience OR Associate’s degree and three years successful admissions or sales experience.
• Sincere interest in helping others achieve life goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations.
• Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
• Goal oriented and highly ethical.
• Strong expertise with MS Office as well as field related hardware and software packages and systems for reporting features.
• Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays

Pay

Salary level will be based on degree level.

Schedule

N/A