High School Recruiter/Outside Admissions Rep (10 Months/year)

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading aviation training institution as a High School Recruiter! This exciting role allows you to inspire the next generation of aviation technicians by engaging with high school students across multiple states. You'll schedule presentations, develop relationships with schools, and utilize your public speaking skills to promote aviation education. With a flexible schedule aligned with the school calendar, you will enjoy the thrill of travel while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for education and aviation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; prior admissions or teaching experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule presentations and develop relationships with high schools.
• Utilize CRM (Salesforce) for outreach and lead generation.
• Represent PIA at career fairs and community events.

Skills

Public Speaking

Organizational Skills

Self-Starter

Interpersonal Skills

Lead Generation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Laptop

Job description

As a faculty or staff member of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, you will have a direct impact on the next generation of aviation technicians.

Position: High School Recruiter/Outside Admissions Rep (10 Months/year)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id: 194

# of Openings: 1

PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS, founded in 1929, is a nationwide leader in aviation maintenance and electronics training and is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated High School Recruiter/Outside Admissions Rep (10 Months/year) to work remotely in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This position requires frequent travel throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia area high schools, career fairs, and community events to present information on aviation education in accordance with the school’s accrediting standards.

This position, while remote, requires that you live within an hour of our Pittsburgh, PA Campus. Initial training will occur onsite at the Pittsburgh campus.

The work schedule follows the typical local High School calendar with 2 months off in the summer.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule classroom presentations to continue expanding lead generation in a multi-state area.
• Present a PowerPoint of the Aviation industry with engaging material throughout the year to high school students and faculty.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective high schools, counselors, teachers, and the community at large.
• Utilize CRM (Salesforce) to communicate and outreach with high school personnel.
• Promote and coordinate with the Admissions team to participate in Open Houses, field trips, and special events at the PIA campus.
• Direct the completion of leads in the CRM (Salesforce).
• Represent PIA at career days, career fairs, Air Shows, and community events.
• Travel to and from high schools and career fairs.
• Research and schedule worthwhile high school classes and programs to provide viable leads.
• Conduct lead generating communication and follow-ups.
• Be a motivated self-starter who excels working independently and enjoys being a road warrior.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Be comfortable with the use of technology including laptop, projector, presentation software, and databases.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with personnel of high schools, other secondary schools, and the community.
• Show persistence in scheduling presentations and developing relationships.
• Exhibit consistent interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking to large and small groups.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint/presentation software and computer (PC) skills are required.
• Must meet established performance goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Prior school admissions, teaching, and/or sales experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Frequent overnight (reimbursable) travel will be required.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM is a plus.
• Ability to obtain FBI clearances in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
• Ability to obtain clearances to access schools in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia.