College Admissions Counselor Job in Milwaukee 53212, Wisconsin US
Position yourself at the forefront of the education revolution.
• Are you interested in helping to make a long-term impact on the future of students and their families?
• Are you an individual who embraces taking on significant ownership and responsibility from the day you begin a new job?
• Are you looking for a role where the demands are high but so is the job satisfaction?
If you answered Yes! to the above, then Kaplan Higher Education Campuses is the place for you.
Kaplan College in Milwaukee is currently seeking applicants for the position of Adult Admissions Representative. The Adult Admissions Representative is responsible for presenting the campus and its programs to prospective students. The Adult Admissions Representative works primarily with students who are one year out of high school and beyond in the school’s local area. The Adult Admissions Representative conducts all admissions activities with the highest integrity and business ethics while adhering to state, federal, and Kaplan, policies and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Operate within federal and state regulations at all times
• Adhere to company Admissions Code of Conduct, policies and procedures
• Utilize a proprietary and consultative communication methodology when working with prospective, future and current students
• Work with other departments to ensure a positive work environment that puts the needs of the student first
• Help and consult with prospective students on the benefits of education
• Accurately and compliantly communicate the campus features and program information to prospective students.
• Participate in follow-up activities with enrolled students
• Keep current on the programs offered and continually seek to improve product knowledge
• Conduct extensive phone work
• Generate personally developed inquiries and referrals
• Forecast new students who will be in class to accurately account for classroom occupancy
• Participate in campus events such as open houses, orientations and career days
• Input all activity into database management system in a timely and accurate manner
• Actively participate in training development as needed both in a group and individually
• Promptly submit required reports or projects
• Appropriately represent the campus and uphold company values at local school and community events
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Associates Degree (OR two years experience for every year of formal education required)
• Experience with CampusVue or other higher education database management system preferred
• Adept in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate accurately and positively by telephone, email and other media to students and internal customers
• Ability to provide exemplary customer services with a variety of individuals who possess varying education backgrounds and life experiences
• Ability to follow processes, work effectively on a team, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to quickly learn how to use a database management system
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines
• Time management skills
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Personal Attributes:
• Mature, self-driven, results oriented individual with ability to critically assess own performance
• Desire to help others
• Enthusiastic and outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Strives for success
• Professional demeanor