Admissions Officer

Salary Range

Salary from $50,000 up depending on experience

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Job Type: Full-time

South College – We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment – where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

• 20,000 Students
• 10 Campuses
• Competency Based Education
• Online

South College is seeking highly motivated, self-starters with excellent communication skills to join the Department of Admissions for our Competency Based Education programs. Candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree or have comparable work experience. Members of the Admissions team must be able to work in a team environment and present a professional appearance, as well as demonstrate competence in multi‑tasking, telephone prospecting, and presentation skills.

This is an entry level position with salary commensurate with experience. This position is full-time onsite at our Parkside campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.

• Welcomes students by actively participating in all steps of the enrollment process (required paperwork, qualifications, campus tours, financial aid, and obtaining schedules)
• Provides adequate and accurate information relative to the college and its programs.
• Assist students in selecting their programs of study based upon professional judgements, available test scores, high school, and/or college transcripts.
• Qualify applicants for admission who meet the stated college admissions requirements.
• Utilize good use of time by making all required phone calls, follow‑ups, generating referrals and other daily activities in pursuit of departmental objectives.
• Consistently performs the activities that support individual and overall team admissions processes by following policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the approved annual departmental budget.
• Provides feedback to department managers on how to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the admissions department.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Solid performance record in a Customer Service, Sales, or Relational service role