DeVry University
Admissions Advisor
Edtech.com's Summary
- Engage prospective students via inbound/outbound calls and video conferences to assess interest and build relationships.
- Meet daily performance goals including call volume, talk time, and applicant progression.
- Conduct interviews to understand student motivations, career goals, and obstacles to education.
- Provide tailored information about DeVry University and benefits of education.
- Guide students through admissions steps, linking them to financial aid and academic advisors as needed.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience required.
- Must have a quiet home office with hardwired DSL or Cable internet; wireless and dial-up not acceptable.
- Flexible schedule including weeknights and Saturdays required.
- Minimum hourly pay range from $21.63 to $23.64.
- Offers comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, paid tuition, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, wellness programs, and more.
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 colleagueâs 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 and play a critical role in student recruitment. We are seeking highly motivated, career driven individuals who bring energy and enthusiasm to build meaningful relationships while advancing the universityâs recruitment goals. Success requires strong communication skills, resilience, goal orientation, and the ability to thrive in a high volume, student focused environment.
Responsibilities:
⢠Admissions Advisors engage prospective students through inbound and outbound phone calls and video conferencing to build initial relationships and assess interest.
⢠The role of the Admissions Advisor is to meet daily performance expectations, including call volume, talk time, and applicant progression, while maintaining a high-quality, student-focused outreach experience.
⢠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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