Admissions Officer

Admissions Officer

South College is seeking highly motivated, self-starters with excellent communication skills to join the Department of Admissions for our Competency Based Education programs. Candidates must have earned a bachelor's degree or have comparable work experience.

Members of the Admissions team must be able to work in a team environment and present a professional appearance, as well as demonstrate competence in multi-tasking, telephone prospecting, and presentation skills. This is an entry level position with salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcomes students by actively participating in all steps of the enrollment process (required paperwork, qualifications, campus tours, financial aid, and obtaining schedules)
• Provides adequate and accurate information relative to the college and its programs.
• Assist students in selecting their programs of study based upon professional judgements, available test scores, high school, and/or college transcripts.
• Qualify applicants for admission who meet the stated college admissions requirements.
• Utilize good use of time by making all required phone calls, follow-ups, generating referrals and other daily activities in pursuit of departmental objectives.
• Consistently performs the activities that support individual and overall team admissions processes by following policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the approved annual departmental budget.
• Provides feedback to department managers on how to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the admissions department.

This position is full-time onsite at our Parkside campus in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Solid performance record in a Customer Service, Sales, or Relational service role