Admissions Representative

South University

. Recruit qualified applicants for admission to the University in accordance with accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and ethical standards .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment and admissions processes, with a strong focus on ethical standards and accreditation requirements. Proficient in managing inquiries, conducting interviews, and supporting student matriculation through effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In BusinessAdmissions ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsMS Office ProficiencyGoal-Oriented

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Hard Skills

Admissions ProcessesData CollectionCandidate AssessmentInterview SchedulingPerformance Goal Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Field-Related SoftwareReporting Systems

Industry Keywords

Accreditation RequirementsStudent Support ServicesProspective ContactsCommunity OutreachCareer Goal Compatibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit qualified applicants for admission to the University in accordance with accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and ethical standards
Manage time and inquiry resources to generate interest in programs
Conduct high-volume prospective phone contacts to secure appointments and facilitate interviews
Follow up with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants
Work with Student Support Services to support students and successful matriculation
Explain educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators
Manage inquiries, make prompt contacts, meet weekly performance goals, and redirect unqualified candidates
Generate Personally Developed Referrals through phone and in-person contacts
Schedule and conduct interviews and pursue qualified candidates for enrollment
Assess candidate appropriateness based on career goal compatibility
Forecast projected new students for admissions leadership
Conduct monthly follow-up meetings with applicants to support successful matriculation
Assist personnel and departments with data collection and problem-solving
Participate in open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, community outreach, and employer partnerships
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and one year of successful admissions or sales experience, OR associate’s degree and three years of successful admissions or sales experience
Sincere interest in helping others achieve life goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations
Superior organizational and problem-resolution skills
Goal-oriented and highly ethical
Strong expertise with MS Office as well as field-related hardware and software packages and systems for reporting features
Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or a team member and work collaboratively with other departments
Ability to listen to customers and understand and respond positively to their requests
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines