Admissions Officer Ayers Career College

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team! We are currently looking for Admissions Officers. We are seeking individuals with a passion for positively changing people’s lives with quality training. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment. Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and computer skills are needed to properly represent one of the oldest and longest serving Shreveport colleges today.

Job Title: Admissions Officer
Location: Ayers Career College – Shreveport, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary
As an Admissions Officer at Ayers Career College, you are often the first voice a prospective student hears- and the most important one. You’re not just filling seats; you’re helping people make a life-changing decision about their future. 



 
Essential Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students via phone, email, text, and walk-ins.
• Conduct admissions interviews to assess student goals and determine program fit.
• Provide detailed information regarding training programs, schedules, tuition, financing options, and career opportunities.
• Build rapport with prospective students and maintain consistent follow-up throughout the admissions process.
• Schedule and conduct campus tours and information sessions.
• Guide applicants through enrollment paperwork and admissions requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and activity within the school's CRM system.
• Meet individual and team enrollment goals while maintaining compliance with all institutional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Student Services, and Career Services to ensure a seamless student experience.
• Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, community outreach, and open houses as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in admissions, inside sales, recruiting, customer service, consultative sales, or commensurate experience in a related field. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build trust and motivate prospective students.
• Comfortable working in a goal-oriented, performance-driven environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for recruiting events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in higher education admissions or career education is a bonus.
• Experience working with CRM platforms such as Student First, CampusVue or similar systems.
• Knowledge of workforce development or vocational education is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Consultative Sales
• Active Listening
• Communication
• Time Management
• Organization
• Goal Achievement
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement within a growing educational organization

Ayers Career College has been preparing the men and women of the Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas areas for successful and in-demand careers since 1953. With almost 7 decades worth of history in training students for new careers, we are one of Shreveport’s oldest and longest serving colleges.