Admissions Advisor
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 55000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under the general guidance of the Director of Admissions the Admissions Advisor engages prospective students (in person via phone email and text) to gain an understanding of their personal and educational goals and advise them on the Universitys academic programs admissions requirements tuition/fees transfer credit opportunities and other related topics.
The Admissions Advisor is responsible for driving new student enrollment by 1) working diligently to convert leads to applications; 2) ensuring applicants submit all application requirements in a timely fashion; 3) supporting applicants through the interview process.
The Admissions Advisor is also responsible for maintaining accurate application and inquiry records by entering new/updated information in a timely fashion into the Universitys customer relationship management database (CRM).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead Management: 50%
- Provide proactive outreach regarding university programs policies and requirements to prospective students seeking information.
- Conduct in person phone and virtual advisement sessions with prospective students to connect their career goals and interests to the appropriate Adler University programs.
- Provide on-campus and virtual tours to prospective students highlighting key features and selling points that speak to prospective students interests.
- Assist with the delivery of program-specific recruitment events including webinars faculty meet and greets and information sessions.
- Manage and maintain a high call volume.
Application Management: 25%
- Ensure admissions and application requirements are met in a timely fashion by maintaining a consistent cadence of contact with prospective students.
- Assist in planning and executing events including open houses faculty meet and greets and interview days.
Cross Departmental Collaboration: 15%
- Work closely with program directors and faculty to stay abreast of program highlights and faculty/student accomplishments for use in future enrollment and communications initiatives.
Other: 10%
- Participate in weekly team meetings by informing conversations related to trends identified within the enrollment funnel.
- Maintain an advanced working knowledge of Adler programs policies processes and admissions requirements.
- Develop an ongoing professional development plan to remain up to date on industry standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in admissions higher education or a sales environment
Work Environment (Physical Demands): The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting 10% walking and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Additional Requirments
A valid drivers license is required for this position. The individual hired must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods of addition the role requires the ability to lead groups and provide engaging professional tours.
Salary Range: $45000.00-$55000.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age religion race color gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status physical or mental disability military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basecamp
- Salesforce
- Inside Sales
- Recruiting
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