Admissions Advisor

Fortis Institute, in Wayne, NJ, is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, bi-lingual person to join our Admissions Team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we have a great career opportunity for you. We are seeking a person with creativity, a high level of interpersonal communication skills, and strong computer and telephone skills. Bi-Lingual applicants encouraged to apply. The Admissions Advisor is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students at the campus. Duties include taking lead calls, developing relationships, tracking inquiries, managing enrollment activity and paperwork, and properly completing student files. You may also have the chance to represent the school in career fairs, job fairs, and other similar activities; and participating in student orientation and registration activities. No prior admissions experience is required. Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver essential career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth. If you have had experience in sales, customer service, or counseling, this may be a rewarding and fulfilling career for you. Requirements Highly motivated and solution-oriented in alignment with our campus’ core values of integrity, commitment, student focused outcomes, respect and service excellence. Sales, marketing, and referral lead generating experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Public speaking experience a plus. Outstanding customer service skills and desire to see others succeed. Ability to set and achieve short- and long-term goals with measurable results. Skills Lead Generation Relationship Management Counseling Customer Service Company Description Fortis provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff at Fortis believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the area. Fortis educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following goals are integral to the mission of Fortis: To develop each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies. To develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content. To promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society. To attract and retain effective and qualified instructors who are familiar with current medical and/or technical practices, and who motivate and develop students. To offer sound certificate and degree programs. To maintain a dynamic organization that is responsible and responsive to its constituencies. To minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background. To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained. #J-18808-Ljbffr