Admissions Advisor

Cotulla Education•Norfolk, VA

10d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Cotulla Education is hiring an Admissions Advisor at Tidewater Tech in Norfolk, Virginia. The role supports prospective students exploring training in Automotive Technology, HVAC, or Welding. Admissions Advisors guide students from their first inquiry through enrollment, helping them identify a suitable program and complete the admissions process. The position combines consultative sales, customer service, relationship-building, and student support in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. Compensation is up to $29 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. The work schedule is Monday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with a rotating Saturday shift from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Cotulla Education offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with matching, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement. The company describes itself as an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven experience in sales or customer service, with a record of meeting or exceeding KPIs such as conversion rates, outreach goals, and closing ratios.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Excellent time management and ability to multitask effectively in a high-volume environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Comfort learning new CRM and enrollment management systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher.
One or more years of admissions experience in a proprietary (for-profit) post-secondary educational setting.

Responsibilities

Connect with prospective students by phone, email, and in-person or virtual meetings.
Assess students’ goals and eligibility and recommend an appropriate program.
Manage the admissions cycle from inquiry through appointment setting, interviews, application completion, documentation, and enrollment.
Meet and exceed enrollment KPIs, including outreach volume, contact-to-appointment conversion, application completion, and closing ratios.
Follow up persistently and supportively with prospective students.
Represent Tidewater Tech at open houses, career fairs, and community events.