Admissions Coordinator - Newark, United States - PILLAR COLLEGE INC

PILLAR COLLEGE INC

Verified Company

Newark, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Admissions Coordinator (AC) is a full-time position, similar to a telemarketer and field sales person, and reports to the Director of Admissions.

This person is responsible for supporting new student recruitment and enrollment efforts.

This person is responsible for setting prospective student visits per month, seeing 10-20 admissions interviews per week, phoning 100 prospective students per day and meeting monthly, quarterly and yearly goals.

Requirements:

WORK PERFORMED:

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Enroll given percentage of students based on Admissions target goals.
Heavy phone work; 100 daily outbound calls responding to inquiries focused on setting admissions interviews with prospective students and the AOM/DOA.
Must be available to work on weekends, evenings, days and occasional split shifts hours per week.
Assisting with occasional cross departmental projects and front desk/receptionist duties (i.e. phone coverage, and greeting visitors).
Keep consistent and accurate records of prospective and current student contacts within the college database.
Including, but not limited to, other related tasks as described in summary above.

RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS

Achieve personal enrollment goals to contribute to departmental goals;
Communicates admissions, registration and financial aid policies and procedures accurately and is up to date on said policies and procedures
Assist students with enrollment issues.
Read through each applicant's file for the purpose of knowing the applicant asthoroughly as possible.
Possess a working knowledge of each applicant's progress through the enrollment process by working closely with other Admissions team members.
Assist with, and attend campus events, info sessions, and open houses.
Be personally involved in on and offcampus recruitment events at least two events per week.

(College Days, Concerts, Youth & Teen Conferences, Alumni gatherings, etc.), making sure that prospective students experience or understand as much of what PC has to offer as possible.

Qualifications:

Experience

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Higher education sales, telemarketing, or telecounseling experience preferred.
Ability to sit and make phone calls for several hours per day.
Computer skills and knowledge about data base programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Marketing, sales, financial aid and telemarketing background is preferred.
Valid driver's license
Minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for students employed in this position.
Fluency in Spanish and English languages required.
Education

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Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
Maintains a good appearance. Dress code is business professional.
Christian Life

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Maintains a consistent and growing relationship with Jesus Christ consistent with the PC statement of faith.
Interpersonal Skills

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Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Respectful and openminded to the various Christian traditions represented at the College and its constituents.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be comfortable making presentations in front of large and small audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Pressure to meet enrollment goals.

Pleasant, comfortable, professional shared office environment.

Nights and weekends required.

40 % of time spent recruiting out of the office.

60 % of time spent converting prospective students into newly enrolled students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

60% of the time is spent sitting at desk using the phone and computer.

40% of the time is spent standing at display booths and other events 2-8 hours per event. May occasionally carry heavy display equipment and literature (+/-25 lbs.). Driving distances and occasionally using PC or own personal vehicle (college reimburses for mileage on personal vehicle only).

Position openings:

There are two openings for this position.

One AC will be responsible for enrolling students at the Newark campus and the other will be responsible for enrolling students at the Somerset site.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with education and experience.

Pay:

$35, $40,000.00 per year

Schedule: