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Admissions Advisor
full-time•United States
About this role
DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.
Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.
Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.
Opportunity:
Our admissions advisors are the first point of contact for prospective students, so we are looking for engaging, warm, enthusiastic people who will quickly create meaningful relationships. We hire colleagues who are passionate about the value of higher education, and who want to help our students take the first step in continuing their education.
Responsibilities:
- The role of the admissions advisor is to reach out to individuals via phone, or through video conferencing, take incoming calls and place outbound calls to prospective students
- Admissions advisors interview prospective students to determine their motivation for attending college; understand their career goals and the obstacles that might prevent them from starting or continuing their education; help them to overcome those obstacles; and ultimately help them identify the degree-program that best matches their needs.
- During the interview advisors present information about the benefits of education and DeVry University, tailoring their message to the student’s needs, motivation, and career goals.
- Once prospective students decide to enroll, advisors guide them through the admissions process, responding to questions, linking them to financial aid and academic advisors, gathering the documents necessary to start school, and ensuring students complete admissions testing.
- By networking and building relationships with their students, admissions advisors identify and contact other prospective students.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
- Able to sit and work at a desk and on the computer for extended periods of time
- Must have a quiet, distraction-free work environment without any conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled shift
- Home office must have DSL or Cable Internet that is hardwired into a modem/router via Ethernet (Dial up, Wireless, or Satellite internet service cannot be used)
- Have a passion for education and the desire to help prospective students achieve their educational and career goals
- Enjoy listening to, and talking with prospective students over the phone, getting to know them, and creating a meaningful relationship
- Possess the skills needed to craft well-written, compelling messages to our students and fellow colleagues
- Have the desire to work with a team, and toward the team’s goals, while also working independently and being internally motivated
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weeknights and Saturdays
*This job will be posted for 30 days from the posting date.
DeVry University offers benefit options for full-time colleagues, including:
DeVry University offers benefit options for full-time colleagues, including:
- 401(k) and Roth Plan w/match
- Paid Tuition Program
- Remote and Flex Work Options
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fertility Coverage
- Family and Domestic Partner Coverage
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Time Off
- Technology Stipend
- Career Development Programs
- Mental Health Care Programs
- Tax Savings Account (FSA and HSA)
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life, Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Auto/Homeowners, Pet and Legal Insurance
- Exclusive Discount Programs
- Family Care Services
- 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation service
- Health Advocacy Service
We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.
What you'll do
- Admissions advisors reach out to prospective students via phone or video conferencing, interviewing them to understand their motivations and career goals. They guide students through the admissions process and help them overcome obstacles to enrollment.
About DeVry University
DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management now offers international students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience before graduation.
DeVry University has recently launched its U.S. Career Experience Program. This program can provide international students of DeVry University or its Keller Graduate School of Management who apply and are selected with the opportunity to gain valuable on-campus work experience through a paid, part-time job while attending one of DeVry’s campuses located in the following metro locations: Chicago, New York City, San Francisco Area or Los Angeles Area.
For additional information or to apply for the program, please email:
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