Admissions Advisor

Grand Canyon Education • St. Paul, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Advisor is a results-oriented professional who recruits prospective students to nursing programs and facilitates the new student enrollment process, which includes academic evaluation and advisement, prospective student and applicant processing and follow-up, in-person recruiting, and community outreach. The Admissions Advisor is highly motivated and passionate about achieving goals and meeting deadlines. Ability to work towards hybrid schedule with both in person and remote workdays.

Requirements

• High level written and oral communication skills to accurately present information persuasively, professionally and accurately to groups of people.
• Entrepreneurial aptitude in the start-up and growth of an organization.
• Confidence, resilience, strong organizational skills, exceptional persistence, a high level of commitment, and the ability to guide and motivate others.
• Positive attitude, high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Working knowledge of database and software packages to enter, track, report, analyze and maintain student information.
• Professional and problem-solving approach to admissions issues.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Self-directed, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of admissions processes, policies, and compliance.
• Ability to work variable hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• 1-2 years of customer service, sales or marketing experience.
• Associate's degree required

Nice To Haves

• Call center and/or education recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a start-up environment or product launch preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruits new students to achieve new student goals for each term.
• Strives to reach the expected conversion goals for each stage of the recruiting process.
• Interviews prospective students through telephone and face-to-face presentations to determine motivation, interest level and academic qualifications.
• Presents and sells the program during internal and external presentations and responds to any prospect needs.
• Enters and records all prospect activities according to company policies.
• Adheres to all Orbis Education and partner policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of the partner's mission, accreditation, history, curriculum, courses, academic policies and faculty.
• Participates in day-to-day operations activities, general administration and special projects of the site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree