High School Admissions Representative

Porter & Chester Instit•Waterbury, CT

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for individuals who are good with people and are looking for a stable, rewarding career that is meaningful, rather than a quota-only sales role with unpredictable schedules. The position utilizes communication skills, relationship-building abilities, and customer service or sales experience to help high school students explore career-focused education. The company is looking for motivated, people-focused professionals, not necessarily career educators, and will provide training on their admissions and high school recruiting process. The High School Admissions Representative will be the primary connection between the campuses, local high schools, and prospective students, building relationships within the community and assisting students and families with educational opportunities and the admissions process. Travel is required within the Connecticut Territory, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to follow established processes and directions while working independently
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow-up activities
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to prospective students, families, educators, and community partners

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of sales, customer service, admissions, recruiting, or related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations, and promotional skills (training will be provided)
Experience with public speaking or presenting to groups
Experience building relationships with schools, community organizations, or educational partners

Responsibilities

Develop new and strengthen existing relationships with local high schools, school counselors, educators, and community organizations.
Generate new student leads through classroom presentations, college and career fairs, community events, campus bus tours, and other high school recruitment activities.
Conduct engaging presentations to students, educators, and community partners about the schools and career training programs.
Meet with prospective students and their families on campus, conducting admissions interviews and personalized campus tours.
Guide applicants through the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment.
Utilize the school's CRM/database system to manage prospective student outreach, follow-up, and ongoing communication.
Build trust through consultative, student-focused conversations.
Learn, retain, and communicate accurate, up-to-date information about programs and educational opportunities in a professional and compliant manner.
Collaborate with Admissions leadership and campus departments to provide an outstanding prospective student experience.
Attend weekly Admissions meetings to report recruiting activities, outreach efforts, and enrollment progress.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to the High School Recruiting Process.
Maintain and track recruitment materials and event supplies.
Learn, understand, and maintain compliance with all institutional policies, procedures, and admissions regulations.
Meet or exceed weekly and quarterly enrollment funnel goals through effective outreach, relationship building, and recruitment activities.