Admissions Advisor

Grand Canyon University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Orbis Education is seeking a motivated Admissions Advisor to oversee the student admission process and help Occupational Therapy Assistant students succeed. This in-office role supports prospective students from their initial request for information through their first day of class. The advisor provides counseling in person, by phone, and through email, champions the University mission, and contributes to student success and institutional enrollment growth. The work involves managing calls, emails, meetings, trainings, and coaching sessions while collaborating with students, teammates, leadership, and a partner university.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; the posting says candidates without a degree may ask about the requirement and employee education benefits.
• Outstanding time-management skills and the ability to prioritize competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills in person, in writing, and by phone, along with listening skills.
• Self-motivation to learn, implement feedback, and take ownership of work.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy when working with prospective students from diverse backgrounds.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant, industry-related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the student admissions process for prospective students.
• Provide exceptional counseling to prospective students in person, by phone, and via email.
• Support students from their initial request for information through their first day of class.
• Promote student success and institutional enrollment growth while championing the University mission.
• Manage phone calls, emails, meetings, trainings, and coaching sessions while prioritizing competing tasks.
• Communicate and collaborate with students, the team, leadership, and the partner university.
• Learn from feedback and training, and implement strategies to improve effectiveness.

Benefits

• Stable income with a good salary.
• Extensive training with team and management support.
• Structured professional development plans and opportunities.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Employee education benefits are mentioned for candidates asking about the degree requirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time