Admissions Outreach Representative

This is a Full Time Job

Admissions Outreach Representative Southeastern USA

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) South Beach Campus is seeking an Admissions Outreach Representative who will be responsible for identifying and recruiting students and applicants for Admissions to the institution, in accordance with State laws and accreditation regulations and consistent with the highest ethical standards.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with all aspects of the admissions process and will discuss topics such as program requirements, policies, and other admissions questions. The candidate will also be responsible for admissions, outreach, relationship building, and the creation of networking opportunities with teachers, counselors, students, and families through travel in a given territory (Southeastern USA). The candidate should be a dynamic communicator, with the ability to represent the NYFA in large-scale presentations, one-on-one appointments, college fairs, conferences, and various recruitment events; and must thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and creative atmosphere providing services to our diverse students from around the world. Time management, flexibility, meticulous organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as a motivated self-starter are all crucial for success in the position.

WORK SCHEDULE: Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, this position is currently hybrid. At a later time/date, the position will be evaluated to determine if whoever is selected as the top candidate can continue to be work in a hybrid role, or if the candidate will need to report to the South Beach campus.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBLITIES:

Work with South Beach Admissions Director to strengthen recruitment and conversion plans.
Travel extensively locally in support of recruitment goals.
Responsible for outreach, relationship building, and the creation of networking opportunities with teachers, counselors, students, and families through travel in a given territory (Southeastern USA).
Coordinate, schedule, and attend school visits and identify untapped markets within your territory.
Create and maintain relationships with teachers, guidance and career counselors
Represent the New York Film Academy in presentations, one-on-one appointments, college fairs, conferences, and various recruitment events
Reach out to prospective students via phone, email, and text and guide through entire Admissions process and follow up as needed.
Work closely with financial aid, international student office and other departments as needed to help student through enrollment process.
CRM management: look through and update database daily
Assist admissions department with other related tasks
Conduct tours of the campus and discussion of top selling points for the program of interest
Assistance with on-campus recruitment events, off campus fairs and other NYFA duties as needed.
Facilitate the enrollment process for a student once interested in attending school
Introduce students to financial aid representative to secure financing for prospective student (i.e. federal financial aid)
Additional job duties as assigned by Admissions Manager and senior management.


KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

Strong customer service skills with the ability to meet and serve the public, both in person and by telephone, tactfully and effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with prospective students & parents.
Strong organizational abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail required.
Must be able to deal effectively and diplomatically with various constituencies, treating all colleagues and clients in accordance with NYFA principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Must demonstrate reliability, versatility, flexibility, and work independently with minimum supervision.
Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational/time management skills and attention to detail.
Excellent skills in database management and record keeping.
Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
Must be flexible with ability to work nights and weekends
Ethical / Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality.
Service and Action oriented does what it takes to meet the expectations of customers.
Collaborative enlists information from all sources to ensure the best solution to an issue.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

Bachelors Degree. Experience may substitute for required education up to four (4) years.
Experience in admissions recruitment or sales.
Experience working in a higher education or college setting.
Experience working in a fast pace, multi-tasking, results drive environment with attention to detail.
Valid passport & drivers license required.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Spanish or Portuguese, a plus.




New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.