Admissions Representative

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,200 - 35,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time-Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Admissions Representative to drive student recruitment for various programs. This role involves managing the entire admissions process, from initial outreach to enrollment. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, possess strong CRM skills, and be comfortable working both in-person and virtually. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on prospective students' educational journeys. Join a forward-thinking institution that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including generous paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new students and maintain communication throughout the admissions process.
• Conduct consultations to qualify prospective students and explain programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Admissions Representative is responsible for successfully recruiting certificate and degree-seeking students for their assigned group of programs at The Chicago School. The Admissions Representative is responsible for all phases of the admissions process, from initial contact through enrollment.

Admissions Representatives who are assigned to a specific campus as their primary location will have responsibilities on campus and their presence will be required at that campus location.

The ability to work evenings and weekends is required, as is occasional domestic travel.

Principal Duties:

• Successfully recruit new students for assigned programs at The Chicago School, serving as their primary point of contact throughout the admissions process.
• Complete a high level of outbound calls each day to reach prospective students. Inquiries will be assigned, and Admissions Representatives are expected to complete calls in accordance with established scripts and policies in a timely manner.
• Respond to all new student inquiries quickly and maintain consistent communication with all assigned prospective students throughout the admissions process.
• Conduct telephone-based, virtual, and in-person consultations to qualify prospective students, explain available academic programs, advise them on admission requirements, and ensure that all admission paperwork is completed properly.
• Effectively maintain Salesforce database through inquiry management, proper documentation, logging of calls and activities, and a purposeful contact strategy.
• Positively and professionally represent the university through telephone-based, virtual, and in-person meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Computer skills including experience using customer relationship management systems and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous admissions experience is preferred, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $$24.10-$25.64 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.