Admissions Advisor: Inspire Future Students

South University; Georgia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

South University is seeking an Admissions Representative to recruit qualified applicants for admission in alignment with accreditation policies and institutional standards. The role focuses on managing inquiries, arranging interviews, and coordinating with Student Support Services to ensure successful matriculation.

The position emphasizes high-volume phone outreach, open houses, and community events to generate interest in programs while upholding ethical standards and quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with 1 year admissions or sales experience, OR associate’s degree with 3 years experience.
• Strong interest in helping others achieve life goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations
• Superior organizational and problem-resolution skills
• Goal oriented and highly ethical

Responsibilities

• Explain educational programs, outcomes, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators.
• Manage inquiries to achieve prompt contact and meet weekly performance goals; utilize approved recruitment policies/formats; redirect unqualified candidates based on incompatible career goals.
• Secure new inquiries (Personally Developed Referrals) by directly asking phone and in-person contacts about referrals of others who may be interested in programs offered.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine the appropriateness of candidates for enrollment based on career goal compatibility.
• Accurately forecast projected new students periodically for admissions leadership.
• Consistently conduct follow-up meetings, at a minimum of monthly, with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation.
• Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and problem-solving.
• Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities, including open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, community outreach, and employer partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ethical

Goal oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Reporting systems

Job description

South University is seeking an Admissions Representative to recruit qualified applicants for admission in alignment with accreditation policies and institutional standards. The role focuses on managing inquiries, arranging interviews, and coordinating with Student Support Services to ensure successful matriculation.

The position emphasizes high-volume phone outreach, open houses, and community events to generate interest in programs while upholding ethical standards and quality service.