Admission Advisor at College Career School Sales Position

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Health savings account

Family Owned and Operated Trade School since 1945 is looking for an Admission Advisor.

Berk Trade School is seeking a dynamic, energetic and goal oriented individual to bring our Admissions Advising to the next level in a period of rapid change. The Admissions Advisor will be responsible for establishing and executing a multi-faceted recruiting strategy that takes into account potential students, guidance counselors and parents. Berk Trade School serves many different types of students. Our traditional Advisors will be responsible to build relationships with High Schools to recruit students during their Senior Year to attend our program.

The School also works with an Adult population whether just starting their educational journey or returning to complete it. Admissions Advisor is provided training and coaching throughout his/her/their career so he/she/they are able to develop both personally and professionally. Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic and innovative team approach to students’ recruitment and be goal oriented, organized, and capable of thinking strategically.

• Sell the school to prospects; develop and implement effective outreach strategies and partnerships to support enrollment objectives.
• Liaise with internal and external groups that take part in the admissions process, such as financial aid, student services and bursar.
• Evaluate candidate applications to ensure admissions standards are met.
• Inform candidates about the school, the program and present the school.
• Assist applicants through the admission process, collecting documents and reviewing applications and transcripts.
• Provide complete support and follow-up to students and parents via phone, letters, text and email.
• Reach out to candidates not registered to make sure they have all pertinent information.
• Partner with Financial Aid, Bursar and Student Services to successfully complete registrations.
• Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students at college fairs, high schools, corporations and other events.
• Meet all class enrollment metrics.

• A Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• A successful experience in consumer sales.
• Strong sales and marketing skills.
• Superb oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with and influence a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse groups.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid technical skills including Microsoft Office.
• Previous sales position a plus.
• Prior Admissions Experience at a college or a trade school is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30- $32 per hour equating to $62,400 to 66,500

Schedule: Monday to Friday with some flexibility.

Education: Bachelor Degree (Required) or three years of related work experience.

Work Location: In person. Long Island City, Queens.