Admissions Officer

Urgently Hiring 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