Enrollment Advisor, Temporary
CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange · United States · Yesterday
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About the role
The College Study Enrollment department is currently in search of a full-time Enrollment Advisor for a temporary position. The position will begin on September 1, 2026 and end on December 18, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed enrollment targets by maximising the conversion of applicants to paid participants during the application review and pre-departure process for a specific CIEE program region.
- Review applications for admission efficiently and administer admission decisions to CIEE programs for a specific program region.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of each CIEE program and location and proactively discuss components (academics, housing, etc.) of each with applicants.
- Develop and execute strategies to fully prepare students for their onsite experience and to improve student conversion.
- Initiate regular, proactive, and timely contact with applicants, participants, parents, and institutional study abroad advisors throughout the pre-departure process with the goal of improving student conversion.
- Advise students on complex visa and immigration processes; liaise with foreign consulates; keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations relating to immigration across portfolio sites.
- Provide support for Group Visa processes and other large-scale visa-related projects as needed.
- Manage the editing process for pre-departure materials, visa instructions, and other information in collaboration with CIEE onsite staff.
- Address and resolve all levels of escalated situations and emergencies that arise during the pre-departure process, exercising professional discretion.
- Manage enrollment database, including maintenance of student application information and processing application documents (e.g., transcripts), which includes the scanning, uploading, and filing of materials.
- Collaborate with Institutional Relations, Admissions, Study Marketing, and Global Operations to contribute to program efforts in recruitment, marketing, and program development for the region.
- Serve as back-up contact when other advisors are out of the office.
- Provide superior student-centered customer service throughout the pre-departure process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in a sales and/or customer service-oriented field.
- Demonstrated interest in education abroad or higher education is preferred.
- International study or work experience is required.
- Demonstrated success in achieving sales or enrollment targets is strongly preferred.
- Strong service skills and the ability to resolve issues fairly and expediently.
- Must be able to exude empathy and control over the phone and in email.
- Must be a team player and self-starter able to exercise sound judgment on time-use and the handling of sensitive materials.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
- Strong experience working with Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with Salesforce CRM system preferred.
- Must be comfortable with learning new databases and technology.
- Ability to learn new processes quickly, take initiative, and provide suggestions for efficiency and improvements.
- Available for occasional domestic or international travel as needed to provide logistical or programmatic support.
Qualifications
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Salesforce CRM system.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of immigration and visa processes.
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