Enrollment Advisor, Temporary

CIEE Inc•US Field Location, Remote, US,

1d•Remote

About The Position

The College Study Enrollment department is currently in search of a full-time Enrollment Advisor for a temporary position. The successful candidate will be expected to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position would begin on September 1, 2026 and end on December 18, 2026. The Enrollment Advisor has primary responsibilities for meeting and exceeding enrollment targets for strategic College Study Abroad/Custom programs and initiatives while providing excellent customer service to ensure students are prepared for their study abroad experience. This role maintains constant contact with students on various types of programming throughout the year (study abroad, internship abroad, custom programming, etc.), advising them throughout the application review process and pre-departure procedures, including advising on complex immigration processes. The Enrollment Advisor also plays a pivotal role in the success of CIEE’s college Enrollment Advising department, ensuring the accuracy and completion of administrative processes critical to students’ ability to study abroad. The Enrollment Advisor is also responsible for administrative and operational duties necessary to deliver Custom Programs for US based colleges and universities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in a sales and/or customer service-oriented field.
International study or work experience is required.
Strong service skills and the ability to resolve issues fairly and expediently. Must be able to exude empathy and control over the phone and in email.
Must be a team player and self-starter able to exercise sound judgment on time-use and the handling of sensitive materials.
Strong administrative and organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
Strong experience working with Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to learn new processes quickly, take initiative, and provide suggestions for efficiency and improvements.
Available for occasional domestic or international travel as needed to provide logistical or programmatic support.
Readiness to grow and develop yourself, our client group, and our company.
Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in education abroad or higher education is preferred.
Demonstrated success in achieving sales or enrollment targets is strongly preferred.
Experience with Salesforce CRM system preferred.
Must be comfortable with learning new databases and technology.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed enrollment targets by maximising the conversion of applicants to paid participants during the application review and pre-departure process for a specific CIEE program region.
Review applications for admission efficiently and administer admission decisions to CIEE programs for a specific program region.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of each CIEE program and location and proactively discuss components (academics, housing, etc.) of each with applicants.
Develop and execute strategies to fully prepare students for their onsite experience and to improve student conversion.
Initiate regular, proactive, and timely contact with applicants, participants, parents, and institutional study abroad advisors throughout the pre-departure process with the goal of improving student conversion.
Advise students on complex visa and immigration processes; liaise with foreign consulates; keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations relating to immigration across portfolio sites. Provide support for Group Visa processes and other large-scale visa-related projects as needed.
Manage the editing process for pre-departure materials, visa instructions, and other information in collaboration with CIEE onsite staff.
Address and resolve all levels of escalated situations and emergencies that arise during the pre-departure process, exercising professional discretion.
Manage enrollment database, including maintenance of student application information and processing application documents (e.g., transcripts), which includes the scanning, uploading, and filing of materials.
Collaborate with Institutional Relations, Admissions, Study Marketing, and Global Operations to contribute to program efforts in recruitment, marketing, and program development for the region.
Serve as back-up contact when other advisors are out of the office.
Provide superior student-centered customer service throughout the pre-departure process.
At all times, exercise good professional judgment and consideration in promptly addressing problems and questions that arise with students, parents, and CIEE staff.
Represent CIEE with integrity, accuracy, and in the spirit of its mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.