Admissions Advisor

Admissions Advisor

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse student populations.
• Strong understanding of the higher education admissions process, including application requirements and deadlines.
• Knowledge of academic programs, career pathways, and student support services offered by the institution.
• Ability to analyze student data and identify potential applicants.
• Effective presentation skills for delivering information to prospective students and their families.
• Proven track record of successful lead generation, sales and/or cold calling skills.
• Possesses strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with Jenzabar, SalesForce, BlackBoard, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or related tools a plus.
• A passion for higher education and the desire to help prospective students achieve their educational and career goals.
• Enjoys interacting with prospective students over the phone, email, and text while creating meaningful relationships.
• Ability to craft well-written, compelling messages to students and colleagues.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment along with the ability to work well independently.
• Goal-oriented and internally motivated.
• Ability to work on occasional weekends.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, admissions and/or sales.

Responsibilities

• Contact prospective students through phone calls, emails, and texts to discuss their academic interests and guide them through the application process.
• Actively source for potential new student leads using different platforms.
• Partner with marketing to align recruitment campaigns and follow up with generated student leads.
• Travel to high schools, college fairs, trade shows, and other events to meet with prospective students.
• Present information about GIA, including academic programs, campus life, admissions process, and financial aid opportunities at GIA Open House events and off-campus events.
• Interview prospective students to determine their motivation for attending GIA, understand their career goals, and help them overcome obstacles to starting or continuing their education.
• Track Key Performance Indicators and meet or exceed goals for recruitment, lead conversation and enrollment.
• Evaluate student applications, verify required documents and test scores, and determine eligibility for admission based on requirements.
• Review applications and make recommendations for admissions decisions.
• Provide detailed information about academic programs, course offerings, campus life, career paths, and student support services.
• Assess students’ needs, interests, and motivations through interviews and guide them towards suitable programs to reach their educational and career goals.
• Organize and conduct campus tours for prospective students and their families.
• Guide prospective students through the admissions process, respond to questions, link them to financial aid and academic advisors, gather necessary documents, and ensure completion of admissions requirements.
• Conduct campus tours, host information sessions, and attend high school and college fairs to promote the institution and recruit potential students.
• Organize and participate in special events such as open houses, orientation programs, and information sessions.
• Establish rapport with prospective students and their families to address concerns and answer questions throughout the application process.
• Build relationships with high school guidance counselors, teachers, and administrators to generate referrals.
• Network and build relationships with current students to identify and contact other prospective students.
• Maintain accurate student records within the admissions database, track application progress, and generate reports on recruitment efforts.
• Document touch points, conversations, and outreach attempts with prospective students from interest through registration.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in education policies, admission processes, and changes in scholarship programs.
• Ensure adherence to all admissions policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.