Admissions Representative (Boston, MA, Northeastern, MA)

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and executes a strategy to administer student recruitment activities (e.g. school visits, college fairs, classroom presentations, information meetings, etc.) within an assigned territory
• Conducts targeted school visibility in assigned territory
• Promotes application for and enrollment in the university's academic programs, including the university's on-campus undergraduate, continuing education, graduate school, and online education programs, as applicable
• Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students, parents, educators and counselors to share information about the university and to encourage and facilitate enrollment through continuous follow up and guidance
• Counsels prospective students and their families through group admissions presentations and demonstrations
• Represents the university in various recruiting activities, such as, social media marketing platforms, attendance at conferences, fairs, events and telemarketing, both internal and external, to assist in the recruitment of new students
• Stays abreast of new academic programs and university initiatives, as well as the university's admission and enrollment policies and processes
• Maintains records of recruitment efforts and applicant correspondence per department guidelines
• Affords support to various admissions functions and events, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program
• Minimal amount of experience working in admissions, sales, marketing or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Lives in or relocates to the Boston, MA or Northeastern, MA area upon hire

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively in designated territory (Boston, MA – Northeastern, MA)
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required throughout the year
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Exceptional customer service, presentation, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Slate CRM or similar enrollment management systems
• Experience recruiting students within the Boston, Massachusetts metro market (Boston, MA or Northeastern, MA market)
• Demonstrated success managing a recruitment territory and meeting enrollment goals
• Experience building relationships with high schools, counselors, and community partners
• Familiarity with college fairs, high school visits, and yield events

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $55,000/annualized

Benefits: This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance benefits, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria.