Admissions Advisor

Admissions Advisor

The Admissions Advisor acts as the initial assessor for student suitability for Gurnick Academy programs. The AA screens students for acceptance using interviews, competency test scores, experience reviews, and academic requirements. Must have knowledge of all campus programs and advise prospective students on program viability and alignment with career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and tours with prospective students.
• Interview candidates to evaluate motives, program fit, ability to manage academic demands, and personal circumstances.
• Educate candidates on program nature and academic expectations.
• Clearly communicate program and academic requirements, and documentation needs.
• Administer and explain entrance exam results directly to candidates.
• Provide one-on-one feedback and coaching based on exam results.
• Collect initial registration fees for enrollment.
• Stay informed on campus programs and employment market trends including placement, licensure, and retention rates.
• Warm transfer calls to financial aid for preliminary financial aid estimates.
• Update candidate pipeline status through all stages of admissions and document notes in real-time.
• Collect and review all student paperwork such as transcripts, certificates, and IDs.
• Review disclosure documents with candidates and obtain signatures.
• Manage program admission ranking as documents and progress are received.
• Follow up on credit-granting requests.
• Schedule and collect verification of CPR, immunizations, and background checks as needed.
• Prepare student enrollment reports for campus meetings.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Participate in community functions, career days, and campus graduation ceremonies.
• Engage in scheduled evaluations and goal-setting with the direct manager.
• Continuously pursue admissions best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Admissions experience or support preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Skilled in recruitment, interviewing, and selection.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills grounded in counseling and advisory roles.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively.

$27 - $32 an hour