Admissions Advisor

Pacific College; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific College in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Admissions Advisor to recruit, conduct phone work, set appointments, interview prospective students, enroll, and retain students through lead follow-up and on-site interviews.

Under the direction of the Regional Director of Enrollment Management, the advisor will motivate students toward nursing program careers, manage communications with local schools and agencies, and maintain accurate call/enrollment records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two years of student or client services experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet browser.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, conduct phone work, set appointments and interview prospective students.
• Enroll and retain students for the school through direct lead callbacks and on-site interviews/tours.
• Maintain compliance with State, Accreditation, and Department of Education standards.
• Meet enrollment goals set by the Director.
• Maintain records of calls, enrollments, and student progress.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Phone/lead handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to recruit, conduct phone work, set appointments, interview prospective
students, enroll, and retain students for the school through direct lead call backs and on site interviews/tours. It is
imperative to be able to motivate and guide the students toward the future goal of a career within a nursing program.
The admissions Advisor will work under the direction of the Regional Director of Enrollment Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all State, Accreditation, and Department of Education Standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an effective marketing plan.
• Meet or exceed all enrollment goals that have been set by the Director.
• Conduct interviews and campus tours of school campus.
• Address any issues or concerns raised by students or parents of students regarding cost, financing, class starts, curriculum, tutoring, campus safety, testing procedures or cancellation policy.
• Assist prospective students through the admissions process from the initial call, to the signing of the enrollment agreement, and their first week of classes.
• Establish and maintain communications with local area public and private schools and outside agencies to develop a lead source of potential students.
• Provide information to prospective students concerning the program of study, policies of the school, and general expectations for satisfactory performance.
• Maintain contact with current students and graduates to promote student referrals and to develop potential leads.
• Conduct follow-up calls to ensure students start and graduate.
• Effectively and accurately communicate school policies, processes, and procedures relating to the various student support services including part-time and graduate employment, financial aid, housing, etc.
• Maintain records of calls made, calls received, and issues/concerns addressed.
• Maintain all applications and student enrollments in the student database system.
• Maintain student database with all lead inquiry updates and student progress
• Participate in career days, college events, marketing events, and educational seminars to provide the public with information regarding the school’s programs
• Assist with the preparation of complete admissions records and student files.
• Arrange interviews with prospective students.
• Assist with all or any administrative duties as set forth by the Director.
• Submit all reports in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in all school-scheduled seminars, graduation ceremonies, and outside functions
• Assist with special projects and company functions.
• Work all marketing leads through outbound phone work.

Staff

• Effectively communicate job responsibilities, performance expectations, school standards, and company policies.
• Foster teamwork within the organization.
• Partner with Campus Directors to conduct monthly and yearly performance evaluations and goal setting for enrollment advisor development.
• Ensure adequate coverage, acting as coverage when needed.

Regulatory

• Ensure campus compliance of regulatory standards, enrollment policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the adherence and implementation of regulatory policies and procedures as they pertain to enrollment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of two years student or client services experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively is essential; both oral and written skills are imperative.
• Good proficiency technical skills required (i.e. word, excel, power point, web browser, documents/files, etc.).
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to write and deliver presentations.
• Must be willing to accommodate flexible hours.
• Willing to represent the school honestly and ethically
• Perform all duties in the mutual best interest of the school and its students.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.