Admissions Advisor

Orbis Education; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbis Education in Minnesota is seeking an Admissions Advisor to recruit prospective students for nursing programs and guide them through the enrollment process, including academic evaluation and advisement. The role combines in-person recruiting with a hybrid schedule and some remote workdays, with thorough follow-up on applicants.

Candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills, resilience, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive conversions and support admissions policies.

Qualifications

• High level written and oral communication to present information persuasively to groups.
• Entrepreneurial aptitude in start-up and growth of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Recruits new students to achieve term goals.
• Strives to meet conversion goals for each stage of the recruiting process.
• Interviews prospective students via telephone and in-person presentations.
• Presents and sells the program during presentations and responds to prospect needs.
• Enters and records all prospect activities per company policies.
• Maintains knowledge of partner policies, mission, curriculum and faculty.
• Participates in day-to-day operations and special projects.

Skills

Communication

Entrepreneurial

Organizational skills

Resilience

Persistence

Commitment

Motivation

Energy

Adaptability

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Integrity

Confidentiality

Self-directed

Admissions knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Admissions Advisor is a results-oriented professional who recruits prospective students to nursing programs and facilitates the new student enrollment process, which includes academic evaluation and advisement, prospective student and applicant processing and follow-up, in-person recruiting, and community outreach. The Admissions Advisor is highly motivated and passionate about achieving goals and meeting deadlines. Ability to work towards hybrid schedule with both in person and remote workdays.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruits new students to achieve new student goals for each term.
• Strives to reach the expected conversion goals for each stage of the recruiting process.
• Interviews prospective students through telephone and face-to-face presentations to determine motivation, interest level and academic qualifications.
• Presents and sells the program during internal and external presentations and responds to any prospect needs.
• Enters and records all prospect activities according to company policies.
• Adheres to all Orbis Education and partner policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of the partner's mission, accreditation, history, curriculum, courses, academic policies and faculty.
• Participates in day-to-day operations activities, general administration and special projects of the site.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• High level written and oral communication skills to accurately present information persuasively, professionally and accurately to groups of people.
• Entrepreneurial aptitude in the start-up and growth of an organization.
• Confidence, resilience, strong organizational skills, exceptional persistence, a high level of commitment, and the ability to guide and motivate others.
• Positive attitude, high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Working knowledge of database and software packages to enter, track, report, analyze and maintain student information.
• Professional and problem-solving approach to admissions issues.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Self-directed, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of admissions processes, policies, and compliance.
• Ability to work variable hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Experience And Education

• 1-2 years of customer service, sales or marketing experience.
• Call center and/or education recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a start-up environment or product launch preferred.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred