FUNCTIONS:

• Promptly responds to all new inquiries and maintains consistent communication with all leads throughout the admissions process.
• Advises prospective students about the admissions process. Supports and guides them with identifying educational goals, developing educational plans, receiving credit for prior learning (to include work experience and other forms of non-traditional learning), evaluating transfer credits and transcripts, and providing information and updates on financial aid, scholarships, and tuition assistance.
• Processes first term course registrations and ensures students are made “current” by securing finances/payments with proper documentation.
• Provides superior customer service to students through the entire admission process.
• Regularly attends and participates in off campus recruiting functions and events.
• Collaborates with various College departments and encourages teamwork among all staff members.
• Conducts information sessions, webinars, and open houses while promoting the College’s programs.
• Assists new students with additional questions about advising, financial aid, billing, and other student services such as tutoring, career advising, counseling, and the library.
• Represents the Admissions team on various committees throughout the College and contributes to the respective committees’ overall goals and objectives.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a higher education admissions setting preferred.
• Recruitment and sales skills combined with a strong work ethic and a goal-oriented and self-motivated approach toward achieving consistent results.
• Familiarity with the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) application and  process as well as knowledge of articulations agreements, corporate partnerships, scholarships, grants, and military benefits, as appropriate.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be tactful and diplomatic in handling difficult communications with internal and external clients.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and tasks related to the Admissions department.
• Proficiency in Windows operating environment and current Microsoft Office Suite products, and Google.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) required, Salesforce a plus, along with knowledge of a Student Information System (SIS), Jenzabar a plus, and the ability to learn and use technologically current applications and other software.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO:

• Work independently and as part of a team in order to meet deadlines and/or goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Listen carefully, to interpret accurately, and to respond to a high volume of requests.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with all aspects of the job duties.

STATUS:

Regular Full-Time/Exempt – Position will work remotely until further notice.

HOURS:

Day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, as required. 

REPORTS TO:

Dean of Admissions and Corporate Partnerships

POSTED:

June 28, 2022. Internal candidates must post for the position within ten (10) calendar days from the date posted.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a letter of interest with salary expectations, as well as a current resume to the Human Resources Department at JobsAtPeirce@peirce.edu or fax to 215.670.9217. We strongly encourage materials be submitted via email due to the College’s current remote work environment. We will contact only those candidates who best meet our requirements.

Peirce College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all employment decisions, policies, and practices.

The College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.