Admissions Advisor

American College of Healthcare Sciences•Portland, OR

12d•Remote

About The Position

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is an accredited higher education institution, dynamically leading the industry in online holistic undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in integrative health, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and wellness coaching, among other studies. Founded in 1978, in New Zealand, we have always had sustainability as a founding principle; we are a Certified B Corporation™. We strive to create and maintain a working environment where all are valued and appreciated for our authentic selves. We work together to help facilitate change in the communities we serve by being stewards of the highest level of integrative health and wellness education. We strive to customize the care we offer to every student and endeavor to support people on their educational journey. Our mission is to lead the advancement of evidence-based, integrative health and wellness education through experiential online learning and sustainable practices. For more information, visit https://achs.edu . We are seeking an experienced Admissions Advisor, or someone with consultative relationship-building sales experience, to join our committed and high energy team of online admissions and student services professionals. This position works collaboratively with the admissions team and individually to promote the benefits and opportunities of studying at ACHS. Successful candidates will: excel in a team environment where teamwork, positivity, and flexibility are valued; have a proven ability to think critically and seek innovative solutions; demonstrate the ability to leverage technology to deliver measurable outcomes; inspire success in others through demonstrated recruitment and persistence outcomes.

Requirements

Some College, Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years experience in higher education enrollment/admissions and/or relationship sales.
Familiarity with the Consultative Sales Methodology.
Experience managing a pipeline of prospects toward multiple deadlines throughout the year.
Knowledge of communication strategies and continuous outreach through a sales funnel.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced goal oriented environment that requires meeting individual and departmental sales goals.
CRM experience, preferably with Hubspot or a comparable platform.
Experience with Student Information Systems, preferably Anthology Student (formerly Campus Nexus Student and CampusVue).

Responsibilities

Meet institutional objectives for new student recruitment.
Support prospective students to efficiently complete the admissions process.
Develop ongoing relationships with prospective students from enrollment through graduation.
Present information regarding the school’s programs and tuition and fee schedules, refund policy, funding options, payment plans and other college policies and procedures to prospective students in a factual and ethical manner.
Work with prospective students and evaluate applications based on qualifications, needs, desires, interests, motivations, and commitments, in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal and state regulations and all accrediting agencies’ standards and requirements.
Complete and maintain required paperwork and data entry in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain enrollments through effective follow-up procedures.
Attend regular staff meetings and training.
Participate in college sponsored events and activities.
Perform 40-60 outbound calls on a daily basis.
Submit timely and accurate reports.
Implement scheduling patterns as designated by the Director of Enrollment Management.