Job DescriptionJob Description
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 students, following 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:

The Admissions Advisor should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications; upbeat, professional, and a team player. Ability to work independently, self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Competent in using CRMs and web-based platforms. Time and task oriented. Dependable, self-aware, empathetic, and adaptable. Must be proficient in the use a personal/laptop computer and other office equipment and work in an environment that can be fast paced, require higher levels of attention to detail and stressful at times. Work assigned hours necessary to complete the job daily including the ability to work day, evening, and weekend schedules. This position requires sitting and working at a desk and on the computer for extended periods of time. Prior admissions or sales experience required. Must have a degree equal to the level of degree offered at the campus of employment. Baccalaureate degree preferred. The Admissions Advisor must be able to maintain a professional and friendly demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner with all customers, personnel, vendors, and students.

Classification: Nonexempt

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

Travel: Minimal

Working Environment: Residential
Company DescriptionFortis College provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis College believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis College educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations.
The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis College:
• To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies.
• To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content.
• To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society.
• To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students.
• To offer sound certificate and degree programs.
• To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies.
• To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background.
• To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.Company DescriptionFortis College provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis College believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis College educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis College: • To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. • To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. • To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. • To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. • To offer sound certificate and degree programs. • To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. • To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.