The Chicago School

AssistantDirector,Admissions

$56–56k Remote FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Assistant Director, Admissions at The Chicago School. Skills: Student recruitment, Admissions process, Team leadership. Recruit new students for assigned programs. Serve as primary point of contact”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Work evenings and weekends, Occasional domestic travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience in admissions, 1 year of experience at Senior Admissions Representative level or higher, communication and listening skills, Computer skills, experience using customer relationship management systems, ability to learn new systems quickly

Nice to Have

Master's degree, Demonstrated leadership experience

What You'll Do.

Recruit new students for assigned programs

Serve as primary point of contact

Complete high level of outbound calls

Respond to all new student inquiries quickly

Maintain consistent communication with prospective students

Conduct telephone-based consultations

Conduct virtual consultations

Conduct in-person consultations

Qualify prospective students

Explain available academic programs

Advise on admission requirements

Ensure admission paperwork is completed properly

Provide superior customer service

Maintain Salesforce database

Log calls and activities

Develop purposeful contact strategy

Produce accurate applicant reports

Produce accurate inquiry reports

Represent the university professionally

Serve as admissions point of contact

Train Representatives on product knowledge

Train Representatives on technology

Train Representatives on best practices

Improve new student recruitment

Develop admissions messaging

Develop admissions content

Assess Representative performance

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Admissions Department; TCS Education System

Communication Scope

Listening skills

Full Job Description

**Job Description:** _**Position Summary:**_ The Admissions Department at The Chicago School is responsible for recruiting students for academic programs across the university’s campus locations and online. The Admissions Department works closely with TCS Education System, who provides marketing, systems support, and training for The Chicago School admissions operations. The Assistant Director of Admissions is an entry-level management track position at the Chicago School. The primary responsibility is successfully recruiting certificate and degree-seeking students for their assigned group of programs, with responsibility for all phases of the admissions process, from initial contact through enrollment, and it is expected that they will provide the highest level of student engagement. In addition, The Assistant Director of Admissions will have team leadership responsibilities within their group and will mentor and train Admissions Representatives. The successful candidate will be an articulate, organized, results driven, dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced leader and team player. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a talented and committed professional whose skills and attitude complement a dynamic, collegial team. Assistant Directors of Admissions who are assigned to a specific campus as their primary location will have responsibilities on campus and their presence will be required at that campus location. The ability to work evenings and weekends is required, as is occasional domestic travel. _**Principal Duties:**_ * Recruiting * Successfully recruit new students for assigned programs at The Chicago School, serving as their primary point of contact throughout the admissions process. * Complete a high level of outbound calls each day to reach prospective students. Inquiries will be assigned, and Senior Admissions Representatives are expected to complete calls in accordance with established scripts and policies in a timely manner. * Respond to all ne

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