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College Admissions Representative (On-site in Falls Church) $1k sign-on

NAFSA: Association of International Educators · Richmond, Virginia, United States · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time

About the Role

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking an Admissions Advisor for our growing campus. This position is located 100% on-site at the campus. Are you passionate about guiding students toward their educational dreams? At Arizona College of Nursing, we're offering a unique opportunity for an Admissions Advisor to serve as a local campus support system. Based on department need, you may also have the opportunity to enroll and assist students on a national scale. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment, supporting prospective students locally, and potentially, across the country in navigating their admissions journey. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of aspiring nurses, this role is tailored for you!

What We Are Offering You

  • Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
  • Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefits
  • Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match

Required Skills

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

  • Passion: We love helping others succeed.
  • Excellence: We strive to be the best.
  • Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
  • Accountability: We own our results.
  • Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Day-to-Day

  • Communicate with prospective students, parents, and community through appointment, telephone, email, and other materials
  • Welcomes prospective students by processing paperwork; interviewing applicants; arranging and conducting campus tours; conducting follow-up activities such as letter writing and phone-calling campaigns
  • Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
  • Adheres to all compliance and regulatory standards
  • Maintain and develop professional interaction with a wide range of individuals and VIPs both internal and external
  • Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures as appropriate
  • Assists each lead and/or inquiry to our college in an honest, caring, and thorough manner
  • Conducts 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 with the prospect through correspondence and routine phone conversations to provide assistance in the completion of the enrollment process
  • Works cooperatively to provide appropriate data for purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness
  • Works to maintain the integrity of the student database (admissions to permanent records) in order 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

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