Admissions Coordinator

IEC CORP GROUP•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

United Education Institute is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to maintain accurate and complete records for new students and support the Director of Admissions with admissions data management, financial aid follow-up, student orientations, open houses, career days, and administrative duties related to new student starts. The position also maintains forms and essential paperwork to support the smooth operation of the Admissions Department. The coordinator works with admissions representatives to resolve applicant issues and verify enrollment paperwork, and serves as a liaison among Admissions, Student Financial Services, and Education. The role tracks enrollment documentation and proof of graduation (POG), supports reporting, and follows up with students to help ensure successful starts and completion. Activities must be conducted ethically and in accordance with applicable state and federal accreditation requirements and institute rules regarding student recruitment.

Requirements

Solid understanding of the education admissions process.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong enrollment organizational skills.
Ability to work with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and adapt to change.
High energy, assertive, results-driven, and highly ethical.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work with admissions representatives on applicant issues and ensure enrollment paperwork and policies are complete.
Act as a liaison among Admissions, Student Financial Services, and Education Departments.
Work with Admissions staff to help prospective students complete financial aid packaging.
Ensure the letter series is followed and certificates of enrollment are completed.
Maintain the Financial Aid appointment calendar for Admissions and Student Services.
Follow up with students regarding missed appointments and pending documents.
Prepare orientations, coordinate timing and agendas with department heads, prepare visuals and videos, maintain collateral, prepare start-day sign-in sheets, and follow up with students about attendance.
Assist the Director of Admissions in gathering data for campus reports, seat availability, transcript reports, whiteboard data, and POG reporting.
Serve as the point of contact for obtaining proof-of-graduation documentation and work with selected agencies to obtain it.
Follow up consistently on enrollments and secure valid POG documentation for all new students on or before their start date.
Conduct activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards and comply with state and federal accreditation and institute rules and regulations regarding student recruitment.
Perform other duties as assigned.