Outside Sales / Admissions Advisors

Ohio Technical College; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Technical College in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking Outside Sales / Admissions Advisors to guide prospective students through the admissions process and represent OTC offerings.

You will conduct interviews, campus tours, and presentations, while maintaining strong relationships and high-quality customer service to drive enrollment. Travel will be substantial, with on-site activities and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of successful experience in sales, marketing, recruitment, or another related field strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience to include appointment setting, interviewing, relationship building, client services, and commitment to follow-up skills, etc.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passionate about helping others achieve their educational and career goals.
• Excellent customer service skills: to include the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to potential students through consistent and effective outreach and follow-up.
• Make outbound calls to prospective students who have expressed an interest in Ohio Technical College programs.
• Meet with potential students to accurately explain program offerings; discuss and advise suitable programs in accordance with the student’s interests, qualifications, and career goals.
• Attending all admissions department meetings and training sessions.
• Accurately account for all inquiries and admissions activity associated with all inquiries, complete daily activity reports.
• Ensure that all enrollment paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to a strict code of ethics and comply with all OTC policies and procedures, State and Federal laws and accrediting body regulations.
• Network and build strong relationships to generate personally developed referrals.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure student satisfaction.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals.
• Schedule and conduct presentations and workshops for High School students.
• Will travel over 80% of the time during the first semester of the High School year. Second semester will decline to 50% travel time or less.
• Will be reimbursed for mileage, hotels, and food as outlined with our Outside Admissions plan.
• Will provide all information as given and follow the ACCSC requirements to ensure OTC continued compliance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing

Recruitment

Appointment setting

Interviewing

Relationship building

Client services

Follow-up skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position:Outside Sales / Admissions Advisors

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id:179

# of Openings:1

Outside Sales / Admissions Advisors
Department: Admissions-General
Reports To: Campus Director/Director of Enrollment Management

Applicant MUST live in the territory the applicant is applying for / no relocation available at this time.

REMOTE JOB STATUS = not on Cleveland Campus

Job Description

Admissions Advisors assist qualified potential students through the admissions process in an efficient, professional, and supportive manner. Admissions Advisors call prospective students, set appointments, conduct in-depth interviews and tours of the campus, and provide accurate information regarding OTC programs to assist potential students in identifying the OTC program that will best meet their needs.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide excellent customer service to potential students through consistent and effective outreach and follow-up.
• Make outbound calls to prospective students who have expressed an interest in Ohio Technical College programs.
• Meet with potential students to accurately explain program offerings; discuss and advise suitable programs in accordance with the student’s interests, qualifications, and career goals.
• Attending all admissions department meetings and training sessions.
• Accurately account for all inquiries and admissions activity associated with all inquiries, complete daily activity reports.
• Ensure that all enrollment paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to a strict code of ethics and comply with all OTC policies and procedures, State and Federal laws and accrediting body regulations.
• Network and build strong relationships to generate personally developed referrals.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure student satisfaction.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals.
• Schedule and conduct presentations and workshops for High School students.
• Will travel over 80% of the time during the first semester of the High School year. Second semester will decline to 50% travel time or less.
• Will be reimbursed for mileage, hotels, and food as outlined with our Outside Admissions plan.
• Will provide all information as given and follow the ACCSC requirements to ensure OTC continued compliance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of successful experience in sales, marketing, recruitment, or another related field strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience to include appointment setting, interviewing, relationship building, client services, and commitment to follow-up skills, etc.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Passionate about helping others achieve their educational and career goals.
• Excellent customer service skills: to include the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team.