Admissions Advisor

DeVry University

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About The Position

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners. Our admissions advisors are the first point of contact for prospective students, so we are looking for engaging, warm, enthusiastic people who will quickly create meaningful relationships. We hire colleagues who are passionate about the value of higher education, and who want to help our students take the first step in continuing their education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Able to sit and work at a desk and on the computer for extended periods of time.
• Must have a quiet, distraction-free work environment without any conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled shift.
• Home office must have DSL or Cable Internet that is hardwired into a modem/router via Ethernet.
• Have a passion for education and the desire to help prospective students achieve their educational and career goals.
• Enjoy listening to, and talking with prospective students over the phone, getting to know them, and creating a meaningful relationship.
• Possess the skills needed to craft well-written, compelling messages to our students and fellow colleagues.
• Have the desire to work with a team, and toward the team’s goals, while also working independently and being internally motivated.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weeknights and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to individuals via phone or video conferencing, take incoming calls and place outbound calls to prospective students.
• Interview prospective students to determine their motivation for attending college; understand their career goals and the obstacles that might prevent them from starting or continuing their education; help them to overcome those obstacles; and ultimately help them identify the degree-program that best matches their needs.
• Present information about the benefits of education and DeVry University, tailoring their message to the student’s needs, motivation, and career goals.
• Guide prospective students through the admissions process, responding to questions, linking them to financial aid and academic advisors, gathering the documents necessary to start school, and ensuring students complete admissions testing.
• Identify and contact other prospective students by networking and building relationships with their students.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth Plan w/match
• Paid Tuition Program
• Remote and Flex Work Options
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• Family and Domestic Partner Coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Time Off
• Technology Stipend
• Career Development Programs
• Mental Health Care Programs
• Tax Savings Account (FSA and HSA)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life, Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Auto/Homeowners, Pet and Legal Insurance
• Exclusive Discount Programs
• Family Care Services
• 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation service
• Health Advocacy Service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees