Admissions Advisor

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The Admissions Advisor ensures all future, current, and past students have the tools and information they need to be successful in their careers. The Advisor assists in all aspects of student recruitment, sales, marketing, and guiding prospective students through the admissions life cycle, supporting the mission and enrollment goals of the school while creating a friendly and positive environment.

Job Title: Admissions Advisor

Status: Non‑Exempt / Hourly

Type: On‑Campus

Reports To: Campus Director

• Ensures total compliance with federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
• Consults with prospective students (and parents, if applicable) to convey the value of an education.
• Regularly follows up with prospective students via phone and email.
• Responds quickly to requests for information and provides assistance.
• Accurately communicates campus and program features.
• Manages all aspects of the admissions process, including trend analysis and forecasting new student counts.
• Plans, manages, and executes campus events such as Open House and Career Day; attends orientations, commencements, and other required events.
• Keeps current on all programs offered and continually seeks to enhance program/school knowledge.
• Collaborates with other departments in a positive, student‑first manner.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Campus Director.

3 Years Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Acceptable experience includes career services, sales, recruiting, and job placement in a vocational industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and meet placement outcomes.
• Proven sales and networking skills.
• Strong technical skills including computer applications, internet research, database management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Non‑negotiables: positive attitude, desire to help others, self‑driven nature, confidence, and results‑orientation.
• Collaborates effectively with team members to meet campus objectives.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written.
• Behaves professionally in appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
• Consistently displays the highest levels of integrity in all actions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Move objects up to 25 lbs. independently.
• Use hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, office machinery, and perform repetitive motions.
• Communicate in person or on the phone/computer with sufficient hearing and speaking ability.
• Occasionally walk, bend, squat, and reach.

Culture of Care is our commitment to creating a supportive environment where every student can achieve their educational and career goals, emphasizing one‑on‑one relationships and a student‑centric focus that acknowledges complex lives.

• Build a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students.
• Identify problem areas and offer assistance.
• Foster safe conversations for cooperative solutions.
• Hold students to standards and goals that will ultimately enable successful careers.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Higher Education