Admissions Officer

Position: Admissions Officer

Number of hours: 40 hours/week

Schedule: EST

Tasks required:

• Recruit students by developing alumni networks and initiating campaigns to induce students to attend the institution

• Provide students with information about admission process and answer any questions they have

• Review prospective student applications and interviews prospective students

• Follow up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information

• Contact applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendation, and applications

• Work collaboratively with admissions counselors to review applicants, make final admissions decisions, and send out admissions offers

• Examine the current admission process and recommend changes when necessary

• Process student registration paperwork and payment

• Update and maintain a database of students’ information

• Maintain recruiting operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes

• Improve quality of results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes

• Creates a resource-rich environment for students and teachers as it pertains to college readiness and educational and career planning

• Other ad hoc tasks that would be assigned

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an Admissions Officer is required

• Working knowledge of Prosper CRM is highly desired

• Experience in working for universities is a huge advantage

• Ability to create and maintain detailed records and ensure accuracy of database

• Good leadership skills

• Ability to call, connect, and interact with potential students

• Professional email and phone communication is required

• Exhibit strong work ethic and initiative

• Clear and concise communicator with excellent English proficiency and effective verbal communication skills

• Self-disciplined and organized; able to consistently hit daily and monthly targets with limited supervision