Military Education Liaison II

Military Education Liaison II - National

Job ID : 2012-33616 # Positions : 1 Division : DeVry University Department : Keller Center for Corporate Learning (KCCL) About DeVry Inc. : About DeVry Inc. DeVry's purpose is to empower its students to achieve their educational and career goals. DeVry (NYSE: DV, member SP 500 Index) is a global provider of educational services and the parent organization of Advanced Academics, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Carrington College, Carrington College California, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry Brasil, DeVry University, and Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. These institutions offer a wide array of programs in business, healthcare and technology. DeVry's institutions serve students in secondary through postsecondary education and professionals in accounting and finance. Overview : This position involves over night travel at 90 to 100% of the time. Primary responsibilities are to generate military inquiries for recruiting prospective students and for marketing DeVry University's education programs to military organizations. Makes calls to these organizations to develop student referrals and to present DeVry's management training and development programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Secures prospective student inquiries by effectively presenting DeVry educational products to Military Decision makers who could refer prospective students or could allow the MEL to attend events to contact prospective students. Creates and conducts presentations to military organization ensuring the opportunity for developing student inquiries and marketing business training programs. Cultivates strong relationships with Military leaders to further develop new business and retain existing student referral programs. Follows-up with Military Decision makers to transform contacts and relationships into student inquiries, referrals, and business training opportunities. Stays current with trends and initiatives within the educational industry, gathers and communicates strategic information and recommends marketing changes or modifications, as appropriate to facilitate penetrating the military market. Plans and achieves new business targets and introduces the DeVry story to business prospects and the military community. Produces activity reports on a weekly basis in a clear and concise format. Efficiently administers files, reports and other paperwork as required and maintains the lead generation database. Participates in civic affairs, community and military organizations in order to promote a positive image of DeVry and to obtain leads for student recruitment. Develops and attends lead generating activities with local businesses and organizations. May also work career fairs, trade shows and conferences for purpose of establishing lead generation contacts and to present DeVry's educational and business training products. Develops and implements appropriate personal objectives which support DeVry's objectives and overall business plan. Maintains full knowledge of DeVry's curriculum and training courses so as to be able to fully explain all offerings and to make them available to new customers. Uses all approved marketing and recruiting tools to get the DeVry products in front of the military community and prospective students. Coordinates and prepares product mailings to the business community for the purpose of student inquiry generation. Maintains ongoing communications with military referral sources to ensure the continued production of inquiries and to stimulate new business opportunities. Coordinates inquiry generation efforts with the admissions department to ensure that all inquiries are fully developed. Knows the importance of, ingenuity and resourcefulness in meeting the Admissions Department student enrollment objectives. 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. Utilizes competent administrative skills by getting lead generation tasks done on time and within budget; maintains lead generation records and completes all standard reports and ad hoc reports, when needed, on time. Knows and applies the fundamental Admissions concepts, practices and procedures. 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 by Admissions management. Adheres to laws and regulations governing student recruitment activities as well as the DeVry Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in sales/marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of previous Active Duty service required Must be able to travel 90% to 100% across the domestic United States. Highly motivated, self driven, result-oriented, strategic, logical and methodical thinker. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to inspire loyalty and trust and must be flexible and adaptable. Must be a team player, willing to share and exchange. Must have the ability to make ethical decisions, doing what is always best for the student as well as the organization. Travel with overnight stay is required. Business professional dress is required. Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today. nbps;