Admissions Representative-Southeastern Pennsylvania

Details•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$55,000

About The Position

Summary Oversees and facilitates student recruitment activities for a geographically-defined region to encourage prospective students to apply to and enroll at the university Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Essential Job Functions Develops and executes a strategy to administer student recruitment activities (e.g. school visits, college fairs, classroom presentations, information meetings, etc.) within an assigned territory Conducts targeted school visibility in assigned territory Promotes application for and enrollment in the university's academic programs, including the university's on-campus undergraduate, continuing education, graduate school, and online education programs, as applicable Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students, parents, educators and counselors to share information about the university and to encourage and facilitate enrollment through continuous follow up and guidance Conducts group admissions presentations and demonstrations for prospective students and their families Represents the university in various recruiting activities, such as, social media marketing platforms, attendance at conferences, fairs, events and telemarketing, both internal and external, to assist in the recruitment of new students Stays abreast of new academic programs and university initiatives, as well as the university's admission and enrollment policies and processes Maintains records of recruitment efforts and applicant correspondence per department guidelines Assists with various admissions functions and events, as assigned Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program
Minimal amount of experience working in admissions, sales, marketing or other related experience
Valid U.S. driver's license
Must live in or relocate to Southeastern Pennsylvania upon hire
Ability to travel extensively in designated territory (Southeastern Pennsylvania)
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required throughout the year
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience using Slate CRM or similar enrollment management systems
Experience recruiting students within the Southeastern Pennsylvania market
Demonstrated success managing a recruitment territory and meeting enrollment goals
Experience building relationships with high schools, counselors, and community partners
Familiarity with college fairs, high school visits, and yield events

Responsibilities

Develops and executes a strategy to administer student recruitment activities (e.g. school visits, college fairs, classroom presentations, information meetings, etc.) within an assigned territory
Conducts targeted school visibility in assigned territory
Promotes application for and enrollment in the university's academic programs, including the university's on-campus undergraduate, continuing education, graduate school, and online education programs, as applicable
Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students, parents, educators and counselors to share information about the university and to encourage and facilitate enrollment through continuous follow up and guidance
Conducts group admissions presentations and demonstrations for prospective students and their families
Represents the university in various recruiting activities, such as, social media marketing platforms, attendance at conferences, fairs, events and telemarketing, both internal and external, to assist in the recruitment of new students
Stays abreast of new academic programs and university initiatives, as well as the university's admission and enrollment policies and processes
Maintains records of recruitment efforts and applicant correspondence per department guidelines
Assists with various admissions functions and events, as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned