Student Selection Representative

About the role

At Western Welding Academy, we prepare people for real careers in a trade that changes lives. As a Student Selection Representative, you're often the first person a prospective student and their family talk to, and you guide them all the way from that first conversation to the day they start the program. If you love sales, care about people, and want your work to mean something, this role delivers all three.

Why Join Western Welding Academy

As a Student Selection Representative, you'll help guide people toward a new career while being part of a mission-driven team that's helping rebuild America's skilled workforce.

Benefits

• Free medical option: Cigna HDHP fully company-paid for you and your family; $0 out of your paycheck
• $1,000 annual contribution to your Health Savings Account when you choose the HDHP
• Company-paid life insurance: $75,000 in coverage at no cost to you
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Dental and vision coverage through Principal at low monthly cost
• Unlimited PTO from your very first day
• Nine paid holidays, including Good Friday, Black Friday, and Christmas Eve

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective students through the enrollment journey, from first interest to their first day of class
• Build real relationships with students and their families, earning trust and clearly communicating the value of our training
• Close enrollment opportunities using strong sales skills and consistent, timely follow-up
• Support the details that matter, including onboarding paperwork, housing documents, financial aid applications, loan options, and payment plans
• Keep clean records and track your activity in our CRM, so nothing falls through the cracks
• Hit your numbers and report on key metrics like lead conversion, application completion, and enrollment
• Work as a team with the Student Selection group and other departments to give every student a smooth, positive experience

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication, people, and presentation skills
• The ability to build rapport and trust with all kinds of people
• Solid organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and CRM software
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of welding or trade education is a plus, not a requirement

Physical Requirements

• Mostly desk work using a computer and phone
• Some standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds

Schedule

• Full-time, about 50 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Shifts fall between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, based on business needs
• Occasional Saturday work
• Office-based, with occasional travel to recruitment events or off-site locations