Re-Entry Admissions Advisor

Responsibilities

• Makes contact through outbound recruiting calls, emails and text messages to former Sullivan University System students in order to set and conduct appointments;
• Conducts referral campaigns and participates in career fairs, education fairs and other events, as needed;
• Counsels and interviews returning students;
• Determines whether the student meets minimum admission requirements and is otherwise qualified for their program of interest;
• Works to ensure the student is enrolled in the most appropriate program;
• Conducts tours and refers to other programs or locations as appropriate;
• Works with other departments as necessary to coordinate the re-admissions process;
• Seeks approval from the Enrollment Services Director or Location Director, as appropriate and in accordance with policy in situations requiring prior tuition rates to be held;
• Achieves enrollment and activity goals on an ongoing basis;
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and complies with all applicable corporate, state, and federal regulations and policies for Admissions;
• Facilitates the enrollment and registration process by ensuring proper completion of the enrollment application, collection of appropriate fees, scheduling of financial planning appointment, notice of registration and orientation dates and so forth;
• Ensures retention of enrolled students by maintaining appropriate and regular contact with applicant, notifying enrolled students of various campus retention activities, etcetera, until they begin class;
• Promptly cancels non-responsive applicants and accurately forecasts projected enrollments as requested by management;
• Maintains accurate and timely recordkeeping of activities and statuses related to returning and continuing students in the Campus Vue system and Talisma;
• Successfully completes all new-hire and ongoing training courses in a timely manner;
• Demonstrates proficiency in the core competencies of the position, including work planning and organizational skills; communication, interpersonal skills and professional development; job knowledge and compliance; judgment and decision making; and teamwork and management;
• Assists with and attends department events such as scholarship day, open house, registration, orientation and graduation ceremonies;
• Serves as a back-up to conduct new student admissions interviews, as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• Three years related experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered;
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required;
• Basic knowledge of financial aid programs and procedures;
• Proficient knowledge of academic programs offered by the school;
• Proficient knowledge of all corporate, state, and federal regulations and policies applicable to the position;
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends;
• Ability to function efficiently and utilize good time management skills in a fast paced and demanding work environment;
• Ability to effectively utilize a computerized lead tracking and data management system, as well as proficient knowledge of Microsoft office products;
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time;
• Ability to hear and speak well enough to communicate with students, visitors, faculty, and staff face to face and via the telephone;
• Ability to conduct extensive phone communications with prospective or enrolled students;
• Ability to maneuver about the facilities in order to give tours to prospective students and families.