High School Admissions Representative Job in Sunnyvale 94089, California US

Located in Sunnyvale, Cogswell Polytechnical College is a WASC regionally accredited 4-year institution of higher education with a curriculum that fuses art and engineering and entrepreneurship. It has a distinguished 123-year history in California and has always been associated with best practice in the industries and communities it serves.

 

Cogswell College offers an intimate and stimulating academic environment that enables its students to earn a BA degree in Digital Art and Animation or Entrepreneurship and Innovation or a BS degree in Digital Arts Engineering, Digital Audio Technology, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering.

Position Summary:     

Generates leads and recruits prospective students from assigned community colleges, high schools, non-profit organizations and local community based business organizations.  Makes calls prospective students and the entities listed above, developing appropriate relationships with them, and presents Cogswell programs to prospective students in these organizations.

            
Responsibilities:    

Secures prospective student leads by effectively promoting Cogswell educational products to prospective students within community organizations.

                                                Stays current with trends and initiatives within the community organizations, gathers and communicates strategic information to management and recommends marketing changes or modifications.

                                                Attends high school/college/career fairs, trade shows, conferences, and any other community-sponsored events for the purpose of establishing lead generation through presentations.

                                                Identifies and effectuates opportunities for relationships with SF/ Bay Area organizations such as community colleges, high schools, NPOs and local businesses that: (a) introduces the Cogswell story to community leaders and students; (b) enables scheduling of presentations describing postsecondary education opportunities; and (c) results in mutually beneficial outcomes and options for students.

                                                Serves as liaison between Cogswell and assigned organizations to maintain and utilize relations by: (a) developing a professional rapport with, and providing information to, high school and community college students, faculty and staff; (b) devising and following a visitation plan to offer consistent service to prospective students; and (c) collecting lead cards from prospective students.

                                                Develop and deliver enthusiastic, educational presentations to students of assigned organizations, thus providing them (as well as faculty and staff) with information about transfer opportunities to Cogswell’s programs.

                                                Produces activity reports on a daily basis in a clear and concise format. Efficiently administers files, reports and other paperwork as required and maintains the lead generation database.

                                                 During holidays or periods of non-activity in high schools and colleges, contact students by phone to set admissions interviews or assist with follow up activities of enrolled students.

                                                Solicits referrals from prospective candidates to provide a positive flow of student applicants; diligently follows all leads in order to meet referral and lead workage standards. Organizes open house events for students within the community.

                                                Maintains full knowledge of Cogswell’s curriculum and programs so as to be able to fully explain all offerings.

                                                Coordinates and prepares product mailings to the community organizations for the purpose of student lead generation and enrollment.

                                                Participates as a team member of the campuses Admissions Department by understanding team dynamics, rules and principles; works diligently and willingly towards the department’s goals and objectives.

                                                Commits the time, work effort and job skills to achieve the enrollment goals and objectives for each school term (semester). Performs special projects and related duties as required or assigned by the Admissions Department.

                                                Adheres to laws and regulations governing student recruitment activities as well as the Cogswell’s policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

                                                Knowledge  Skill Requirements:     

Experience.  sales experience helpful but not required.


Well organized.  Ability to meet deadlines and to juggle multiple, important priorities, and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communicator.  Possesses excellent oral, written and listening skills.  Has the ability and willingness to discern and meet the needs of students. Has the ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

Team player.  Places a higher emphasis on contributions to a work team than on receiving recognition for personal contribution.  Has the ability to work in collaboration with multiple departments. Able to work cordially with students, faculty, and staff.

Valid California Driver License.

                                                Educational Requirements:     Bachelor’s degree preferred.

                                                Out-of-the-ordinary Working Conditions:     High proportion of time in the field; two thirds of work time will be visiting high schools, community colleges, and other recruitment venues.  MUST HAVE A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.