Enrollment Counselor

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Enrollment Counselor position today!

Position Overview:

• Provides both in-person and virtual admissions appointments and campus tours to prospective students.
• Communicate with prospective students through extensive use of phone calls, emails, text messages, and other various Galen systems.
• Maintains continuous, detailed communication documentation in the student information system or CRM for prospective students throughout the enrollment process.
• Guides applicants through the following steps in the enrollment process, including, but not limited to: a. Submitting the application for admission b. Collecting and recording all supporting documentation needed to complete a prospective student file, such as admission requirements, transcripts, test scores, etc. c. Scheduling entrance assessment, as needed d. Collaborating with the Office of Academic Records to evaluate and apply requested transfer credit.
  
  e. Collecting and recording all supporting documentation needed to package federal financial aid, as needed. f. Collaborating with the Financial Aid Office to evaluate and award any eligible federal financial aid g. Collaborating with the Office of Academic Records and Student Success to assist in the program advising and registration of first term classes h. Supporting students to help overcome any delays or obstacles to enrollment
• Schedules enrollment appointment and meets with prospective students to provide estimated financial plan and complete enrollment agreement and any other required enrollment documents.
• Participate in local high school, college, and career fairs and community marketing events, as needed.
• Assists in coordinating and participating in campus Open House, New Student Orientation, Graduation and other Galen College events
• Maintain confidentiality of all prospective students and student information. Follow guidelines by regulatory bodies such as FERPA, the Department of Education, other Galen accrediting agencies, federal, state and local laws, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of college policies and processes and relevant accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in development and training opportunities as requested by the College.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Experience:
  
  Experience working with Ellucian Recruit CRM or Colleague experience helpful, but not required.
• Skills:
  
  Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Must be responsible and accountable for striving to reach individual, as well as departmental goals. Must be a team player by assisting and encouraging other Galen employees.
• Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to secure access to all Department of Education websites, including, but not limited to NSLDS, COD, CPS, etc. Candidates should have no active student loan default history.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment:
  Must be able to sit at a desk for eight hours at a time. Must be available to work flexible schedule to include some evenings and occasional weekends.
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