Admissions Advisor
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Education / Teaching
Academic Counselor, Education Administration, University Professor, Adult Education
Overview
The Admissions Advisor [AA] is a career counselor and initial assessor of student suitability for Gurnick Academy programs. The AA conducts primary screening for student acceptance using interviews, initial competency test scores, review of experience, and review of prior academic requirements. The AA should have knowledge of each program at their campus and provide counsel to prospective students on the viability of the program and alignment of the student s stated goals with the career opportunities presented.
The AA also monitors students during the pre-requisite course and the first 30 days of the program to support the transition and, if necessary, revisit the student s goals and personal situation.
Salary information is provided as a general guideline.
Responsibilities- Review and call all web inquiries and call-ins
- Set appointments and tours with prospective students
- Interview candidates to understand motive, appropriateness of program for career objectives, personal ability to manage the program, and existing life circumstances
- Educate candidates on the nature of the program and its academic demands
- Clearly communicate program requirements, academic requirements, and documentation needs
- Provide results to candidates one-on-one for feedback and coaching
- Complete application forms with students
- Update pipeline status of candidates as they move through from introduction/information to enrollment stages
- Prepare student enrollment reports for discussion at weekly campus meetings
- Attend weekly staff meetings as directed by the Campus Director
- Participate in community functions and career days
- Participate in campus graduation ceremonies (see graduation procedure)
- Actively seek out and participate in ongoing admissions best practices
- Assigned duties as required by their direct manager
- Knowledge of each program at the campus and ability to counsel prospective students on program viability and alignment with career goals
- Ability to monitor and support students during the pre-requisite course and the first 30 days of the program
- Strong communication, interviewing, and documentation skills
Compensation: $25 - $29 an hour
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