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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailPLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary:
The Graduate/AUG (Accelerated Undergraduate) Contact Center serves as the hub for admissions and plays a pivotal role in converting inquiries into enrolled students. The team works in a student-focused high-energy and collaborative environment. The Enrollment Support Specialist will be integral in guiding prospective students through the front-end admissions funnel by offering excellent customer service answering inquiries setting appointments and facilitating smooth transitions to the appropriate counselor or department.Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
This role is designed for an individual who is energetic self-motivated organized andenjoys working in a fast-paced goal-driven environment.The Graduate/AUG Enrollment Support Specialist will play a critical role in the admissions process by responding to inquiries engaging with prospective students facilitating warm transfers to the appropriate counselors and assisting with informational events.
Work Performed
Proactively call email text and engage with prospective students to qualify leads build rapport and answer basic questions about programs aligning with the GPS Contact Strategy to effectively move them to the next stage in the admissions funnel.
Utilize lead qualification criteria to assess prospect readiness and prioritize high-quality leads for further engagement.
Monitor and respond promptly to incoming inquiries via phone email text and university chat providing accurate program information or directing students to the appropriate office.
Assist with warm transfers to counselors ensuring smooth handoffs that facilitate ongoing engagement.
Assist in coordinating and participating in Informational Events helping to ensure high student engagement and participation.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.
Must be highly motivated with a high level of enthusiasm for customer service/positive student experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work some evenings.
Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with prospective students external contacts faculty and staff.
Must possess strong detail and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks under deadline stresses.
Enthusiastic with a healthy fun competitive spirit that contributes to the success of the team.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting for periods greater than one hour. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor.
Vision to read documents e-mail and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in person on Zoom and by phone.
Will also stand stoop push pull and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day.
Able to drive from one location to another.
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time