We seek leaders ready to move education forward.
American Higher Education Development Corporation (AHED) and its family of colleges, including Stautzenberger College, prepare students for the in-demand careers that employers across the United States need now. Stautzenberger Online is an online college, born of the 100 year old Stautzenberger College in Ohio, spreading that institution’s legacy of career training success everywhere. We believe that the people we educate are everyday heroes, who provide value to their communities serving in hospitals, veterinary clinics, maintenance shops, offices and more. We aim to democratize education for all, bringing the legacy of 100 years of education in the American midwest to every corner and community in our country. Join our mission to help people of all walks of life achieve their goals.
Position Summary:
The Senior Admissions Advisor is responsible for all phases of the admissions process, from initial contact through enrollment. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Senior Admissions Advisor steers prospective students through the admissions lifecycle, starting their journey. Personalized attention is provided to everyone, and we interview candidates for enrollment as hard as they interview us. We learn about them as individuals and their career goals to recruit, assess fit and enroll in our degree and diploma programs. Then, we strive to support them in any way we can, encouraging them to make a difference in their industries.
Principal Duties:
- Utilize our enterprise, student-centered approach as a prospect's first point of contact and guide them through our admissions process.
- Demonstrate a high level of program knowledge to assist students and deliver personalized, superior, branded communications through video, phone, email, and text.
- Listen, listen, listen. You are here to make admissions qualification decisions and enroll students. We're looking for the right fit - not just to fill classes.
- Promote our culture of compliance and carefully follow the compliance, regulatory, and procedural processes.
- Ongoing effort to support and contribute to Rockford’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and ability to effectively relate to and work with prospective students from diverse backgrounds.
- Liaise with other departments, such as Financial Aid, Student Services, and Career Services, to help your prospects make informed decisions.
- Participate in open houses, recruitment events, school events, and industry events as the role (and your interests!) dictate.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of sales experience, recruitment experience, or related experience with a proven track record of success
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a high-performance team
- Ability to use outlines (not scripts!), make them your own, apply your strong work ethic, and help the team evolve them over time
- Proficiency with any CRM system (we'll teach you ours!)
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of admissions experience or equivalent higher education experience that translates with a proven track of achieving individual and overall school goals.
- A deep appreciation for education, a desire to never stop learning, and the ability to teach us a few things, too!
- Flexible to work evening and weekend shifts as your team needs to achieve its goals.
AHED is Offering:
- Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) participation
- Generous paid time off
To Apply:
Email careers@stautzenberger.com the below with the subject, Stautzenberger Senior Admissions Advisor:
- Cover letter with salary requirements. Tell us what you're good at, why Stautzenberger College interests you, and what you can teach us.
- Resume showcasing your professional skill set, experience, and results.
Please read:
- Do not auto-apply through job boards; YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY VIA EMAIL.
- Only applicants who meet the position's principal duties and minimum qualifications and provide the above two application requirements will be considered.
- Please only submit your resume if you live within commutable distance of New Hope, PA.
The Senior Admissions Advisor will work on a hard-working team fostering creativity and personal and professional development. We enjoy the process and each other and value the importance of personal and professional wins and a work-life balance.
No agency or recruiter solicitations, please.
