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Admissions Advisor
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Location

Houston

Type

full-time

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Admissions Advisor

 

Position Summary:   

The Admissions Advisor position is responsible for enrolling qualified students into the school’s programs.  This includes taking inbound calls and making outbound calls to inquiring prospective studentsfollowing up consistently with inquiries, interviewing and touring as well as managing enrollment activity and paperwork, and properly completing student files 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • This position is responsible for recruiting qualified students for the school’s programs in a compliant, appropriate, and professional manner. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Admissions. 
  • Utilize only company approved materials during the phone, interview, and enrollment process. 
  • Significant outbound and inbound calling efforts are an essential component of this role. 
  • Follow up on all inquiries who have not scheduled an appointment and inquires who did not show for their interview. 
  • Interview and tour with prospective students to determine their needs, interests, and motivations for attending school; understand their career goals and address any concerns that might prevent them from starting or completing their education; assist them with identifying the program that best matches their needs. 
  • Provide information to students on the school’s programs and entrance requirements, including the application process, policies, procedures, and documentation regarding the admissions requirements. 
  • Once the prospective student decides to enroll the Advisor will guide them through the admissions process, address questions, scheduling appointments for them to meet with financial aid and gathering the all the documents necessary to start school, and ensuring students completes the admissions testing. 
  • Uphold enrollment standards by complying with related governmental regulations and standards of accreditation, and by enrolling qualified students who meet admissions requirements as published in the school’s catalog. 
  • Follow up with interviews who did not progress in the enrollment process or cancelled students to assist in resolving any issues and address concerns. 
  • Responsible for achieving productivity goals based on campus needs. 
  • Generate referrals. 
  • Complete daily activity reports. 
  • Maintain confidentiality of all business records and information. 
  • Regular and reliable attendance. 
  • Other duties as assigned.  

 

 

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: 

  • At minimum thcandidate should have attained the highest degree level the campus offers. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using a personal/laptop computer and standard office equipment. 
  • Competent in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and web-based platforms. 
  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 
  • Upbeat, professional, and a collaborative team player. 
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently. 
  • Highly dependable, adaptable, empathetic, and self-aware. 
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment. 
  • Able to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, even under pressure or in stressful situations. 
  • Willing and able to work flexible schedules—including day, evening, and weekend hours—as needed to meet business needs. 
  • Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. 
  • Prior experience in admissions or a sales-related role is required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to represent the organization in a professional and courteous manner with students, staff, vendors, and external partners. 

 

Classification:  Nonexempt 

 

Work Hours:  Full Time- day, eveningand Saturday hours may be required 

 

Travel:  Minimal  

Working Environment:  Campus - Interior Office

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Communication Skills,Customer Relationship Management,Microsoft Office,Time Management,Sales Experience,Team Player,Self-Motivated,Adaptability,Empathy,Professionalism,Detail-Oriented,Presentation Skills,Problem Solving,Confidentiality,Work Ethic,Independent Work

About Education Affiliates

FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, FORTIS now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.

FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.

FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.

Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
Accrediting Commission of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)

For consumer information please visit www.fortis.edu

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Higher Education
Founding Year: 2008

What you'll do

  • The Admissions Advisor is responsible for enrolling qualified students into the school's programs through inbound and outbound calls, interviews, and managing enrollment paperwork. They must follow up with inquiries, assist students in the admissions process, and uphold enrollment standards.

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What does a Admissions Advisor do at Education Affiliates?

As a Admissions Advisor at Education Affiliates, you will: the Admissions Advisor is responsible for enrolling qualified students into the school's programs through inbound and outbound calls, interviews, and managing enrollment paperwork. They must follow up with inquiries, assist students in the admissions process, and uphold enrollment standards..

Why join Education Affiliates as a Admissions Advisor?

Education Affiliates is a leading Higher Education company.

Is the Admissions Advisor position at Education Affiliates remote?

The Admissions Advisor position at Education Affiliates is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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