Admissions Advisor

DeVry University

10d • $22

About The Position

Admissions Advisors are the first point of contact for prospective students and play a critical role in student recruitment. The role involves building meaningful relationships, assessing prospective students’ interests, and advancing the university’s recruitment goals in a high-volume, student-focused environment. Advisors help prospective students understand how education can support their career goals and guide them through the admissions process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Passion for education and a desire to help prospective students achieve their educational and career goals.
• Enjoy listening to and speaking with prospective students by phone, getting to know them, and building meaningful relationships.
• Ability to write compelling messages to students and colleagues.
• Ability to work toward team goals and independently, with internal motivation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weeknights and Saturdays, and reliably maintain the assigned schedule.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer desk for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free work environment during scheduled hours, without conflicting responsibilities.
• Home office must have DSL or cable internet hardwired to a modem/router via Ethernet; dial-up, wireless, and satellite internet are not acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Engage prospective students through inbound and outbound phone calls and video conferencing to build initial relationships and assess interest.
• Meet daily performance expectations for call volume, talk time, and applicant progression while maintaining high-quality, student-focused outreach.
• Interview prospective students to understand their motivation for attending college, career goals, and potential obstacles to starting or continuing their education; help them address obstacles and identify an appropriate degree program.
• Present information about the benefits of education and DeVry University, tailoring the message to each student’s needs, motivation, and career goals.
• Guide students through admissions by answering questions, connecting them with financial aid and academic advisors, gathering required documents, and ensuring completion of admissions testing.
• Identify and contact other prospective students through networking and relationship-building with current students.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities.
• Remote and hybrid opportunities.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave and volunteer time off.
• FSA/HSA options, disability insurance, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed