Admissions Advisor Online (Remote)

Post University; Waterbury (CT); Remote; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, is looking for an Undergraduate Admissions Advisor for their Accelerated Degree Program (ADP). The individual will be responsible for guiding prospective students through the enrollment process while ensuring a student-centric approach. The role involves significant communication and collaboration with various teams. The position offers flexible remote work options with specific internet requirements. A competitive salary with benefits such as medical, dental, and tuition assistance is included.

Qualifications

• Genuinely student centric, focused on student engagement.
• Polished verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity and self-drive are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Professional College Advisory Sessions by phone and text.
• Partner with Financial Aid and Student Services.
• Participate in student development activities to enhance success.

Skills

Polished and articulate verbal and written communications

Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in admissions or customer service

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Flexible to work weekend hours

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Relevant database software

Job description

Post University Undergraduate Admissions Advisor – Accelerated Degree Program (ADP)

Starting pay: $21.64 per hour.

Location

Allowed only in approved states. Not approved in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York.

Essential Accountabilities

• Requires an insightful and innovative approach to achieving exceptional student engagement, commitment, and readiness results.
• Lives Post University’s non‑negotiable behaviors from day one.
• Function as the first point of contact, conducting Professional College Advisory Sessions by phone and text to help prospective students explore their interests and align with a program that meets their personal and career goals.
• Dedication to a noble calling – provide unmatched guidance, support, and resources, enabling students to overcome challenges and transform their lives through education and personal growth.
• Dedication to exceptional service – actively engage with prospective students, delivering timely responses to inquiries, and building lasting relationships that foster trust and excitement about their academic journey.
• Accountable to the Post Community – partner cross‑functionally with Financial Aid, Student Services, and Academic Advising teams to foster a comprehensive, student‑centered experience, providing non‑traditional students with the support, guidance, and resources they need to transform their lives from inquiry through their first term.
• Commitment to excellence – ensure accuracy and integrity in documenting student inquiry and enrollment information across multiple systems, contributing to a seamless onboarding experience.
• Pursue excellence by meeting and exceeding various key performance indicators, including individual and team enrollment goals.
• Actively engage and participate in weekly team and floor‑wide meetings, contributing to discussions on best sales practices and strategies that enhance team performance and drive success.
• Participate in student development activities designed to promote student readiness, awareness, retention, and success.
• Understand all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and laws regarding higher education enrollment.
• Embrace the Post University mission and champion the culture by fostering respect and partnership across all departments.
• Embrace other responsibilities that contribute to our mission and goals as they arise.
• Attend training as required and effectively apply new learnings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Genuinely student centric…institutional traditionalists need not apply! Our students are the reason we exist!
• Culturally progressive…the organization is a living organism that requires constant nurturing.
• Heroes and victims need not apply! It is only about the team and mission
• Secure in knowing Post is a non‑hierarchical, collaborative environment…it is about the mission…it’s about the team.
• An associate degree (required), with a bachelor’s degree preferred—or a blend of experience and education that demonstrates your readiness for this role.
• Polished and articulate verbal and written communications skills as a Post representative.
• Highest level of integrity and self‑drive.
• Experience in admissions, customer service, or consultative sales, with a focus on building meaningful connections, preferred.
• Comfortable sitting for long periods of time at a computer, managing high call and text volume.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant database software.
• Strong ability to multitask and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekend hours as needed.
• Receptive to ongoing developmental feedback and responds appropriately.

Remote Work Requirements

• This position offers the option to work remotely. Candidates must connect equipment directly to their home router (Post provides a 50‑foot ethernet cable; no wireless connections). Minimum internet requirements include 25 Mb download speed, 15 Mb upload speed, and latency below 40 for reliable audio quality. Test your speed at speedtest.net (select Boston, MA–Comcast).
• Candidates are responsible for ensuring their internet meets these standards before the start date. A dedicated, quiet home workspace free from distractions is also required.

Benefits

Post University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Post University is an equal opportunity employer. At Post, we embrace differences. We thrive on diversity. We believe our distinctions make us better educators, leaders, and simply better in every way possible. We gladly comply with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate because of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, handicap or other legally protected status.