DeVry University
Admissions Advisor
Edtech.com's Summary
- Reach out to and interview prospective students via phone and video conferencing.
- Assess students' motivation, career goals, and obstacles to education.
- Present tailored information about DeVry University's programs and benefits.
- Guide students through admissions steps including paperwork, testing, and connecting with financial aid and academic advisors.
- Build relationships to identify additional prospective students.
- Requires Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Must have a quiet, distraction-free home office with hardwired DSL or Cable Internet.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to craft compelling messages.
- Flexible schedule including weeknights and Saturdays.
- Offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with match, paid tuition program, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and remote work options.
Admissions Advisor Full Description
DeVry University strives to close our societyâs opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.
Opportunity:
Our admissions advisors are the first point of contact for prospective students, so we are looking for engaging, warm, enthusiastic people who will quickly create meaningful relationships. We hire colleagues who are passionate about the value of higher education, and who want to help our students take the first step in continuing their education.
Responsibilities:
⢠The role of the admissions advisor is to reach out to individuals via phone, or through video conferencing, take incoming calls and place outbound calls to prospective students.
⢠Admissions advisors interview prospective students to determine their motivation for attending college; understand their career goals and the obstacles that might prevent them from starting or continuing their education; help them to overcome those obstacles; and ultimately help them identify the degree-program that best matches their needs.
⢠During the interview advisors present information about the benefits of education and DeVry University, tailoring their message to the studentâs needs, motivation, and career goals.
⢠Once prospective students decide to enroll, advisors guide them through the admissions process, responding to questions, linking them to financial aid and academic advisors, gathering the documents necessary to start school, and ensuring students complete admissions testing.
⢠By networking and building relationships with their students, admissions advisors identify and contact other prospective students.
Qualifications:
⢠Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
⢠Able to sit and work at a desk and on the computer for extended periods of time.
⢠Must have a quiet, distraction-free work environment without any conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled shift.
⢠Home office must have DSL or Cable Internet that is hardwired into a modem/router via Ethernet (Dial up, Wireless, or Satellite internet service cannot be used).
⢠Have a passion for education and the desire to help prospective students achieve their educational and career goals.
⢠Enjoy listening to, and talking with prospective students over the phone, getting to know them, and creating a meaningful relationship.
⢠Possess the skills needed to craft well-written, compelling messages to our students and fellow colleagues.
⢠Have the desire to work with a team, and toward the teamâs goals, while also working independently and being internally motivated.
⢠Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weeknights and Saturdays.
This job is accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
DeVry University offers benefit options for full-time colleagues, including:
⢠401(k) and Roth Plan w/match
⢠Paid Tuition Program
⢠Remote and Flex Work Options
⢠Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
⢠Paid Time Off
⢠Paid Parental Leave
⢠Fertility Coverage
⢠Family and Domestic Partner Coverage
⢠Adoption Assistance
⢠Wellness Programs
⢠Volunteer Time Off
⢠Technology Stipend
⢠Career Development Programs
⢠Mental Health Care Programs
⢠Tax Savings Account (FSA and HSA)
⢠Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Coverage
⢠Life, Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
⢠Auto/Homeowners, Pet and Legal Insurance
⢠Exclusive Discount Programs
⢠Family Care Services
⢠2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation service
⢠Health Advocacy Service
We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.
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