Admissions Specialist
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Opportunity: The Admissions Specialist reporting to the Campus Director is responsible for managing the student admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment. This role involves evaluating applications conducting interviews and assisting prospective students and their families with the admissions process. The Admissions Specialist will work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient admissions experience while meeting enrollment goals and maintaining compliance with institutional policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide prospective students through the admissions process providing information on programs requirements and application procedures.
- Evaluate applications and supporting documents to determine eligibility for admission.
- Conduct interviews with prospective students to assess their qualifications and fit for the institution.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students and their families via phone email and in-person meetings.
- Conduct informational sessions campus tours and open houses to engage with potential applicants.
- Maintain regular communication with applicants to keep them informed of their application status and next steps.
- Work with academic departments financial aid and student services to ensure a seamless admissions process.
- Coordinate with marketing and outreach teams to develop and implement recruitment strategies.
- Participate in recruitment events college fairs and community outreach activities to promote the institution.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of applicant information and admissions decisions in the admissions database.
- Generate reports on admissions metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements regarding admissions.
- Assist admitted students with the enrollment process including registration orientation and campus tours.
- Provide information and support on financial aid options scholarships and other resources.
- Address any concerns or questions from students and their families throughout the admissions process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Education Business Administration Communications or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in admissions recruitment or a related field.
- Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using admissions databases customer relationship management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with higher education policies procedures and regulations.
Working Conditions:
- This position typically requires working in an office environment.
- May require occasional travel for recruitment events college fairs and outreach activities.
- Some evening or weekend hours may be necessary to accommodate prospective students schedules and recruitment events.
About Skilled US:
At Skilled US we help adults change their lives through education career training and workforce readiness. We operate a full-service brick-and-mortar adult education campus that combines high-quality instruction career pathways and wraparound support to help students succeed in training and employment. We are a student-first organization guided by our core values: Students First Respect Determination Continuous Improvement and Gratitude. Our work is fast-paced mission-driven and focused on meeting both learner needs and workforce demands.
PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue or if I have concealed material information I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basecamp
- Salesforce
- Inside Sales
- Recruiting
About Company
Phalen Leadership Academies is a nonprofit turnaround school operator with a network of high-performing public schools located across the country. We are currently looking for dedicated and talented individuals to help our scholars fulfill their tremendous innate potential. If you ar ... View more
