Senior Admissions Advisor - Rockford Career College : Job Details

We're seeking the professionals that make Rockford Work.For over 140 years, Rockford Career College has been dedicated to helping students in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin get career-focused education that help them achieve. Our graduates work throughout the midwest, because Rockford Career College works for them - providing hands-on training from the start. If you're ready to get hands-on in helping a community of people from all walks of life have the resources, tools, structure and support they need to become successful, we invite you to work with us on ensuring Rockford Career College keeps working as it has for over a century, now and in the future.Position Summary:The Senior Admissions Advisor is responsible for all phases of the admissions process, from initial contact through enrollment. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Senior Admissions Advisor steers prospective students through the admissions lifecycle, starting their journey. Personalized attention is provided to everyone, and we interview candidates for enrollment as hard as they interview us. We learn about them as individuals and their career goals to recruit, assess fit and enroll in our degree and diploma programs. Then, we strive to support them in any way we can, encouraging them to make a difference in their industries.Principal Duties:Utilize our enterprise, student-centered approach as a prospect's first point of contact and guide them through our admissions process.Demonstrate a high level of program knowledge to assist students and deliver personalized, superior, branded communications through video, phone, email, and text.Listen, listen, listen. You are here to make admissions qualification decisions and enroll students. We're looking for the right fit - not just to fill classes.Promote our culture of compliance and carefully follow the compliance, regulatory, and procedural processes.Ongoing effort to support and contribute to Rockford's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Demonstrates sensitivity and ability to effectively relate to and work with prospective students from diverse backgrounds.Liaise with other departments, such as Financial Aid, Student Services, and Career Services, to help your prospects make informed decisions.Participate in open houses, recruitment events, school events, and industry events as the role (and your interests!) dictate.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree5 years of sales experience, recruitment experience, or related experience with a proven track record of successExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a high-performance teamAbility to use outlines (not scripts!), make them your own, apply your strong work ethic, and help the team evolve them over timeProficiency with any CRM system (we'll teach you ours!)Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPointPreferred Qualifications5 years of admissions experience or equivalent higher education experience that translates with a proven track of achieving individual and overall school goals.A deep appreciation for education, a desire to never stop learning, and the ability to teach us a few things, too!Flexible to work evening and weekend shifts as your team needs to achieve its goals.AHED is Offering:Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) participationGenerous paid time offTo Apply:Email careers@ the below with the subject, Rockford Senior Admissions Advisor:Cover letter with salary requirements. Tell us what you're good at, why Rockford Career College interests you, and what you can teach us.Resume showcasing your professional skill set, experience, and results.Please read:Do not auto-apply through job boards; YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL.Only applicants who meet the position's principal duties and minimum qualifications and provide the above two application requirements will be considered.Please only submit your resume if you live within commutable distance of Rockford, IL.The Senior Admissions Advisor will work on a hard-working team fostering creativity and personal and professional development. We enjoy the process and each other and value the importance of personal and professional wins and a work-life balance.No agency or recruiter solicitations, please.#J-18808-Ljbffr