Admissions Representative

South University•Glen Allen, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online. The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home. What's next for you is the first priority for us! Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and one year successful admissions or sales experience OR Associate’s degree and three year’s successful admissions or sales experience.
Sincere interest in helping others achieve life goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations.
Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
Goal oriented and highly ethical.
Strong expertise with MS Office as well as field related hardware and software packages and systems for reporting features.
Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Responsible for recruiting qualified applicants for admission to the University in accordance with state and federal accreditation and institution policies and regulations, consistent with the highest ethical standards.
Managing time and inquiry resources to generate interest in our programs.
Conduct a high quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure appointments and interview activity, and conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants.
Work interdepartmentally with student support services to ensure students are maintained and successfully matriculated.
Accurately and completely explain educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial consideration to students, parents, and educators.
Manage inquiries to achieve prompt contact and performance activity weekly goals; utilize approved recruitment policies/formats; make prompt and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified candidates based upon incompatible career goals.
Secure new inquiries (Personally Developed Referrals) by directly asking phone and in-person contacts about referrals of others to contact that may be interested in programs offered.
Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for enrollment based upon career goal compatibility.
Accurately forecast projected new students on a periodic basis for admissions leadership.
Consistently conduct follow-up meetings, monthly at minimum, with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation.
Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and problem solving.
Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, community outreach, employer partnerships, etc.
Other duties as assigned.