Veteran Admissions Specialist - Education Programs

NGT Academy; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

NGT Academy is seeking a Veteran Admissions Specialist to guide service members through enrollment in university partnership programs and help them understand benefits as they decide on next steps. A strong veteran background is strongly preferred to connect with prospects.

You will manage inquiries, explain eligibility and outcomes, and track progress in our CRM, aiming to meet enrollment targets while supporting veterans throughout the process.

Qualifications

• U.S. military veteran preferred to connect with prospects.
• Sales, recruiting, or admissions experience.
• Familiarity with veteran education benefits or willingness to learn.
• Desire to help fellow veterans succeed.
• Organized and self-directed with pipeline management.
• Strong empathy for career change and ability to handle objections.
• Willing to receive coaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Veteran enrollment consultations via Zoom and phone, explaining programs, benefits eligibility, and outcomes.
• Navigate military education benefits through university partnerships.
• Manage CRM pipeline and follow up with leads; nurture those who need time to decide.
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly enrollment KPIs.
• Coordinate student support with the Student Success team on withdrawals or questions.

Skills

Veteran status

CRM experience

Enrollment experience

Benefits navigation

Job description

Veteran Admissions Specialist — Veteran Education Programs

$72k – $108k

Overview

NGT Academy was founded by two U.S. Air Force veterans who spent years training military IT engineers — and we're on a mission to place 1 million people into tech careers by 2030. This role exists to help fellow veterans use their military education benefits to launch IT careers. You'll guide service members through enrollment in our university partnership programs, helping them understand their benefits, address their concerns, and decide if working together is the right next step. If you've served, you already understand what these students are going through. That's why we strongly prefer a veteran for this role.

What You'll Own

• Veteran enrollment consultations via Zoom and phone — explaining programs, benefits eligibility, and career outcomes


• Military education benefits navigation — helping veterans understand how to use their benefits through our university partnerships (often at no out-of-pocket cost)


• Your pipeline — tracking all prospects in CRM, following up consistently, nurturing leads who need time to decide


• Conversion targets — meeting weekly/monthly KPIs


• Objection handling with veteran‑specific empathy — addressing concerns about career change, time commitment, and whether tech is realistic for them


• Student support coordination — working with Student Success on withdrawals and questions as needed

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Completed training on all programs, systems, and military education benefits


• Connected with university partnership contacts and understand the enrollment flow


• Consistently meeting or approaching weekly enrollment targets


• Built organized follow-up systems in CRM with veteran‑specific notes


• Received positive feedback from enrolled veterans on their consultation experience

About NGT Academy

Backed by Y Combinator (W18) and $18M+ from top Silicon Valley investors, we've earned 800+ five‑star reviews on Trustpilot. Our students go from zero experience to job‑ready in 4 to 6 months — not 4 years.

You're a Fit If

• You're a U.S. military veteran (strongly preferred — you'll connect with prospects in ways others can't)


• You have sales, recruiting, or admissions experience — or strong customer‑facing experience you can translate


• You understand military education benefits or are eager to learn the veteran education benefit landscape quickly


• You genuinely want to help fellow veterans succeed — this isn't just a job, it's a mission


• You're organized and self‑directed — you manage your pipeline without micromanagement


• You handle objections with patience — career change is scary, and you get that


• You actively seek coaching and feedback — our best performers are always improving

Bonus Points

• Experience working with veteran populations or military transition programs


• Familiarity with veteran education benefits


• Background in EdTech, career services, or training enrollment

Why NGT Academy

• Veteran‑to‑veteran mission: Founded by Air Force veterans. Serving veteran students. You're helping people who served their country build their next career.


• Product that works: Backed by Y Combinator (W18) and $18M+ from top Silicon Valley investors. 800+ five‑star Trustpilot reviews.


• Clear earning potential: $72K – $108K+ annually. Structure: $36K base annual compensation with the opportunity to partake in company success through monthly and quarterly bonuses.


• Impact you can see: Every veteran you enroll is someone who served their country and is now building a tech career. You'll know them by name.