Job: Admissions Representative

Admissions Representative - A great opportunity for a recent college graduate or individuals with professional experience!
EDMC Online Higher Education (OHE), a division of Education Management Corporation, is rapidly growing in the Pittsburgh area and seeking highly motivated graduates for the role of Admissions Representative (ADA). A great opportunity for a self-starter with a passion for education! We are in the business of changing lives! If you feel that you would enjoy making a difference in someone’s future, EDMC OHE provides paid on-the-job training for their admissions professionals, teaching them how to respond to educational inquiries, build relationships with their students, and guide their students through the application process.
EDMC Online Higher Education school brands include The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, South University, Argosy University. The ADA manages their time and inquiry resources while working with their director to achieve application and start plans. The ADA must conduct a high quantity of prospect phone contacts to secure weekly appointments and interview activity, and to conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants.
The EDMC Online Higher Education environment is fun, dynamic, and goal oriented, requiring multitasking responsibilities at all times. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities both within the schools and with the public. A caring, persistent, persuasive, goal oriented and self directed nature is essential. Must possess a desire and ability to study, practice and obtain additional knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis to remain well versed in program offerings, recruitment techniques, policies and procedures. The position works extensively with support enrollment team personnel, including financial planning and advising.

Key Job Elements:
1. Manages inquiries to achieve prompt contact and performance activity weekly goals; utilizes approved recruitment policies/formats; makes prompt and effective contact with inquiries via phone.
2. Secures new inquiries (Personally Developed Referrals) by directly asking phone and in-person contacts about referrals of others interested in starting their educational path.
3. Schedules and conducts phone interviews. Pursues qualified candidates for enrollment.
4. Determines appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon career goal compatibility.
5. Achieves enrollment and start rate goals.
6. Accurately and completely portrays Institute educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial consideration to students.
7. Consistently conducts follow-up monthly at minimum with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation. Assists other personnel and departments with data collection and problem solving.
8. Accurately forecasts projected new students on a periodic basis for the Director of Admissions.
9. Conducts all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Adheres to all state, and federal accreditation and institute rules and regulations regarding student recruitment.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate’s degree required
2. 1-2 years sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able and willing to work with people from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Ability to work independently and make decisions based on general guidelines.
5. Possess a sincere interest in helping others achieve their life goals.
6. Goal oriented.
7. Highly ethical.
8. Computer literate
9. Strong telephone communication skills
10. Able to work in an office environment, sitting and/or standing for the majority of the workday.
To apply: Send resume and cover letter to jbooth@edmc.edu or apply online at www.edmcohe.jobs.
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EOE

Position Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Minimum of 1-2 years non-durable goods sales and/or customer service experience preferred.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work with people from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Ability to work independently and make decisions based on general guidelines.
5. Possess a sincere interest in helping others achieve life goals.
6. Goal oriented.
7. Highly ethical.