Student Enrollment Specialist
About The Position
Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential. At Tidewater Tech, we are committed to helping adult students develop the skills necessary for meaningful entry-level careers. Founded in 1969, our institution is steeped in a tradition of career education and workforce development. As a leading educational provider in the trade industry, our programs, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensure that students are well-prepared for today’s workplace. With high academic standards and hands-on training, we create a learning environment that supports student success. At Tidewater Tech, we’re dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled professionals. This is a high-energy, high-impact role. You’ll own the full student journey — from the very first phone call to enrollment day — and you’ll do it with urgency, warmth, and a relentless drive to hit your goals.
Requirements
- Proven track record in sales or customer service
- Communicates with warmth, clarity, and confidence across diverse audiences
- Takes initiative
- Stays organized and follows through
Nice To Haves
- Genuinely excited about helping people
- Thrives in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment and brings positive energy to the team even on tough days
Responsibilities
- Connect with prospective students through phone, email, and in-person or virtual meetings — and bring genuine enthusiasm to every interaction
- Assess each student’s goals and eligibility, then champion the program that fits them best
- Drive the full admissions cycle: inquiry, appointment setting, interviews, application completion, documentation, and enrollment
- Hit and exceed enrollment KPIs — outreach volume, contact-to-appointment conversion, application completion, and closing ratios — because you hold yourself to a high standard
- Follow up with persistence and care — life gets in the way for students; you don’t let a good fit slip through the cracks
- Represent TTT at open houses, career fairs, and community events with the energy and pride of someone who truly believes in what we offer
Benefits
- 401(k) and Matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
