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Admissions Counselor

Employer
Excelsior University
Location
Albany, NY

Job Details

The Admissions Counselor position is a consultative role that provides in-depth counsel to Excelsior University’s prospective students. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for understanding the goals of prospective students and counseling them towards the online degree program of best fit.The Admissions Counselor is responsible for establishing strong relational connections with Excelsior University prospective students and using rapport building and developmental questions to obtain a thorough understanding of the individual needs and motivations of Excelsior University prospective students. This role is responsible for communicating and explaining the enrollment process and helping prospective students complete each step in a timely manner. The Admissions Counselor serves as a source of motivation and counsel throughout the full enrollment process.The position requires mastery of lead management, to ensure prospective students are being communicated with in a timely manner, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. The Admissions Counselor should have a deep understanding of Excelsior University programs and policies to assist prospective students in making informed decisions that will assist them in moving forward with their educational objectives. This is a full-time hybrid role with a minimum of two required days at Excelsior's home office of 7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY, with the remainder of the days worked from home. Duties and Responsibilities

  • Utilizing strong attention to detail to ensure that leads are managed to allow for multiple outreach attempts and contacts per student throughout the enrollment process.
  • Building strong relationships with prospective students, through successful use of rapport building techniques and discovery questions aimed at understanding each student’s unique background, motivation, challenges, and future goals.
  • Effectively communicating the features and benefits of the academic offerings in clear and concise manner to prospective students.
  • Manage the enrollment cycle for prospective students, outlining deadlines and deliverables in a way that motivates prospective students to complete their admissions files in a timely manner
  • Ability to thrive in a high paced environment that continually provides service to prospective students through phone calls, emails, and chat.
  • Comfort and knowledge of key performance indicators for the position such as lead management, quality assurance, and conversion.
  • Commitment to participate in consistent and thorough training exercises to become proficient in all Excelsior University degree programs, admissions requirements, policies, and services, and apply in an organic and transformational manner.
  • Commitment to participate in consistent and thorough training to effectively use Student Information System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, and telephony system for self-managed reports.
  • A thorough understanding of all methods of earning credit, application process, tuition, eligibility requirements for each program, and other key information that is relevant in the pre-enrollment process.
  • Explain and discuss the process of providing a preliminary evaluation of all credits earned and the outcome of the process.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree from regionally accredited College or University
  • Minimum of one year experience in Admissions and/or in a Communication Center preferred
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a high-energy office and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Ability to master and assimilate a large amount of information about academic offerings with accuracy and detail
  • Strong communication skills, preferably in Spanish and English, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with college admissions programs and demonstrate an interest in promoting distance learning higher education to a diverse adult student population.This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 12-month, benefits-eligible position. The required office hours may include different shifts spanning 8:30 am to 8 pm.These hours are subject to change based on the needs of Excelsior and our students.
  • Application Information

    If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-608-8270.

    Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

    Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

    AA/EOE/ADA

    Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

    Organization

    Founded as Regents College in 1971 and chartered as a private, nonprofit institution in 1998, the College was renamed Excelsior College in 2001. Excelsior means “ever upward” in Latin, and it reflects the aspirations of our students and graduates.

    Excelsior College is an accredited, recognized leader in removing obstacles to the educational goals of the adult learner. We provide efficient and affordable access to higher education through multiple avenues to degree completion.

    An Adult Learner Focus

    Excelsior College revolutionized adult higher education by recognizing learning wherever and whenever it occurs.

    A leader in online and distance learning, Excelsior College awards degrees at the associate and bachelor’s levels in liberal arts, nursing, business, technology, and health sciences, and at the master's level in liberal studies, nursing, and business. Certificate programs are also offered by the Schools of Business & Technology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Nursing.

    Customized Flexibility Makes the Difference

    Students have educational paths that are as unique and diverse as they are. Detours and rest stops are a fact of life. Our committed, national faculty members, and caring, professional staff help working adults overcome barriers to achieving personal, professional, and academic success.

    As a proven leader in the assessment and validation of student knowledge through the application of a rigorous yet flexible and individualized approach, we work with each student to discover how best to avoid back-tracking on their road to success.

    Our Mission

    Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are - academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of learning.

    A Pioneer in Distance Learning


    We offer busy students around the world the advantage of both earning credit at a distance and applying previously-earned college-level credit toward degree or certificate programs.

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