What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Representative position at SCAD?
The admission representative is primarily responsible for identifying and recruiting the highest quality students for all campuses and all market segments. In this position you must have the ability to build relationships and create networking opportunities with teachers, counselors, students, parents, and alumni through prospect outreach via various media. Maintaining timely, individualized, pro-active communication with prospective students to provide information regarding campus visits and to discuss their interests is crucial. You must maximize outreach efforts by meeting with prospective students through college tours, SCAD Days, the summer program, and special events as needed.
The representative will be a part of virtual recruitment by covering LiveAgent shifts and virtual information sessions. This position primarily deals with admission recruitment, but other responsibilities may include helping the admission department for staffing coverages and traveling for the college, if needed. In this role you will work Tuesday through Saturday.
This position requires taking an active role in admission training by staying up to date with college policies, developing a strong partnership with admission advisers, and involving them in recruitment activities. The admission representative will provide feedback and ideas to admission leadership on a regular basis and occasionally travel to represent the college at recruitment events.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required
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Excellent communication and advanced customer relations skills
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Possesses presentation skills for large audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
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Admission and tour experience
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Marketing experience
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Public speaking experience
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SCAD experience
Certificates, Licenses, and registrations:
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Valid driver’s license
Travel:
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Less than 10%
Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.