College Admissions Representative (On-site in Arlington, VA)

About the role

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking an Admissions Advisor in Arlington, VA. This position is located 100% on-site at the campus. The Admissions Advisor will serve as a local campus support system, guiding students toward their educational dreams and supporting prospective students in navigating their admissions journey.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with prospective students, parents, and community through appointment, telephone, email, and other materials
• Welcome prospective students by processing paperwork; interviewing applicants; arranging and conducting campus tours; conducting follow-up activities such as letter writing and phone-calling campaigns
• Maintain recruiting operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
• Adhere to all compliance and regulatory standards
• Maintain and develop professional interaction with a wide range of individuals and VIPs both internal and external
• Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures as appropriate
• Assist each lead and/or inquiry to our college in an honest, caring, and thorough manner
• Conduct effective phone presentations and interviews with each candidate
• Increases percentage of enrollments and starts from leads through training, experience, and diligence of prospective student follow-up
• Works cooperatively to provide appropriate data for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness
• Maintain the integrity of the student database (admissions to permanent records) to ensure complete accuracy for local records, as well as state, and federal reporting

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred)
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in admissions, retail sales, consumer marketing or recruitment
• High degree of professionalism and discretion dealing with confidential information
• Must be organized, professional, and warm to our potential and current students
• Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task in an extremely dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Knowledge of college admissions procedures and of student recruitment and retention issues
• Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals

Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
• Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match