Admissions Coordinator/Onsite

Southeastern College

Admissions Coordinator/Onsite

North Charleston, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid time off

    Tuition assistance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    OVERVIEW:

    As an Admissions Coordinator, you play a dynamic and pivotal role in shaping the future of Southeastern College! You are the driving force that welcomes new students, guiding them from their very first inquiry all the way through an inspiring onboarding journey. In fact, you’re often the very first-person prospective students meet at Southeastern College, and the genuine connections you build can be the game-changer in their decision to enroll. Your warm welcome and expert guidance ensure each student feels confident, excited, and fully supported as they transition and integrate into their chosen programs.

    BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:

    Admissions Coordinators are at the forefront of campus growth, seeking out and enrolling talented candidates who are eager to start their educational adventure! You’ll attract, connect with, and carefully evaluate future students—helping them discover new possibilities and realize their potential. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

    Enthusiastically attract, engage, and assess aspiring students, uncovering their talents and dreams.

    Strategically manage a thriving pipeline of candidates, always searching for the next great success story.

    Following-up with Candidates:

    Stay in close contact with candidates, answering questions, guiding them through enrollment, and supporting them with financial aid, registration, orientation, and class launches—making every step seamless and exciting!

    Master key admin duties, creating student records, assisting with forms, and helping students secure transcripts and documents so they can focus on their future.

    Ensure each candidate’s file is polished and complete for a smooth hand-off to Financial Aid and Academics, setting them up for success from day one.

    Prepare students to shine at orientation and coordinate with Financial Aid Administrators for a winning start.

    Bring positive energy to orientation events and personally greet students as they embark on their first day of class!

    Managing Activity and Business Planning:

    Become an expert in Southeastern College’s programs and curriculum, sharing exciting new offerings with prospective students.

    Inform candidates about the career potential and job market for every program—helping them envision bright futures.

    Create and execute bold weekly business plans to achieve impressive activity goals.

    Keep organized digital notes and logs in C2K Campus View, ensuring every prospect is nurtured and tracked.

    Build and maintain a robust prospect pipeline, always ready to meet or exceed student start objectives.

    Champion the enrollment and launch of qualified students, celebrating each new journey!

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Pursuing Inquiries and Enrolling Candidates:

    Review leads hot off the press and leap into action, reaching out and igniting excitement in prospective students.

    Make energetic outbound calls, sparking interest and motivating candidates to step into their future!

    Conduct engaging phone screenings to assess interest and encourage prospects to come in for a transformative interview experience.

    Set up in-person interviews for promising students, creating meaningful connections and uncovering their ambitions.

    Lead interviews (in-person or via phone for e-campus), administer self-assessments, and conduct structured CQQ interviews to gauge readiness, spot barriers, and connect students with resources and support.

    Provide captivating overviews of Southeastern College and discuss specific program options, inspiring students to explore their best fit.

    Arrange admissions tests, review results, and celebrate student achievements as they move closer to enrollment.

    Kickstart student enrollment and ensure smooth financial processes, including meetings with the Bursar to cover application and registration fees.

    Coordinate financial aid overviews, collaborating with the Financial Aid Department to set students up for success.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The Admissions Coordinator role is fast-paced and interactive, set in a vibrant office environment. You’ll spend most of your time actively communicating with colleagues, prospects, and students—whether sitting at your desk, making calls, or meeting appointments that propel students toward their dreams.

    Get ready for a dynamic workday! Whether you’re making outbound calls or receiving inquiries, you’ll be at the heart of student engagement, with up to 80% of your time spent making meaningful phone connections and entering vital data.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    Thrive in a professional, upbeat office space with comfortable indoor climate and moderate energy—perfect for focused work and lively conversations. The work setting is designed to maximize collaboration and success!

    Southeastern College is committed to inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available, ensuring everyone can shine and perform essential functions at their best.

    LOCATION:

    This position puts you at the heart of campus life, working onsite so you can be part of every exciting moment—unless otherwise reviewed and approved by College leadership. Any changes to your work location must be approved by the Campus President/Vice President and the Chancellor or their designee.