Admissions Representative

The-Fedcap-Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is hiring an Admissions representative to answer questions about educational programs and guide prospective students through enrollment. You will use sales techniques to counsel students on the value of Apex programs and encourage commitment to their future education.

Responsibilities include taking leads, conducting interviews, tours, document review, and coordinating with Financial Aid. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with licensing assistance offered by Apex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Marketing or related field is a plus.
• Experience in education admissions or sales is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Take leads from ads and other sources.
• Conduct in-person interviews with prospective students.
• Screen applicants for eligibility and requirements.
• Conduct campus tours for prospective students.
• Follow-up with prospects via calls and emails.
• Process enrollment documents with accuracy.
• Coordinate with Financial Aid for deposits and final enrollment.
• Maintain an up-to-date enrollments log and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Initiative & follow-up

Organization & time management

Written & oral communication

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Marketing or related field a plus

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Admissions representative will answer questions about Apex’s educational programs and guide prospective students through the enrollment process. Using appropriate sales techniques, the Admissions Representative will counsel students above the value of Apex’s programs and encourage students to make a commitment and investment in their future via the educational opportunity that Apex offers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take leads from media advertisements and other sources.
• Conduct in-person interviews with prospective students, second visit students, and second program students.
• Screen potential students for necessary educational attainment and other requirements.
• Conduct tours of Apex’s facilities for prospective students.
• Make follow-up calls to prospects who have previously called or visited Apex.
• Review and complete all documents necessary to complete prospective students’ enrollments.
• Coordinate appointments with and escort students to the Financial Aid department.
• Review documents given to the student by Financial Aid and verify documents when students complete and return them to the Admissions office.
• Procure required deposits from prospective students for their enrollment in their chosen Apex program.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of all enrollments.
• Execute other Admissions tasks as needed for operational success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Major in Marketing or a related field is a plus.
Licenses: Apex will assist new hires in obtaining an Admissions license.

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis in effective one-on-one speaking with a diverse range of people
• Superior telephone manner
• Excellent initiative and follow-up skills
• Strong organizational ability and time-management skills
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and supervisors.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.

$24.00 to $25.00/ hour