Admissions Representative at University of Arkansas System in UAG

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position: Professional Staff - Student Affairs Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas Grantham As an employer, the University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 - 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you need assistance with the application process, or if you are a person with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@uagrantham.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@uagrantham.edu. Department: Admissions Team Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for a REMOTE Admissions Representative in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, KS, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI and WY. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Admissions Representatives are responsible for securing enrollments by speaking to potential students who are interested in continuing their education. This is a high contact, phone based, consultative position. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 50% - Student Recruitment and Outreach ● Make outbound and take inbound calls from individuals interested in enrolling at University of Arkansas Grantham ● Retain product knowledge and UA Grantham systems ● Present information to students and families about educational opportunities, admission, transfer of credit, financial assistance, and university policies and requirements ● Utilize relationship development and communication skills to build and manage a strong sales pipeline of prospective students ● Deliver information to individuals on educational alternatives based on their personal and professional interests ● Establish a proven level of understanding of how to represent and explain degree programs ● Capture relevant learner information on a variety of software systems and applications ● Other duties as assigned 45% - Admissions Processing ● Execute all measures of compliance standards ● Determine admissibility and residency for all new and returning students ● Formulate comprehensive recommendations in determining admissibility of “special considerations” cases ● Manage communication via telephone, text message, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process ● Assist students with submitting admissions documents and completion of ne