Admission counselor
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Organized campus tours to prospective students, helped students in the enrollment process and advised students on financial aid options. Supervised a team of admission counselors.  Recruit students by visiting high schools; attending college nights; visiting community colleges and technological institutions.

• Maintained student retention rate by guiding and resolving students’ issues/concerns. Increased company-wide enrollment by 10%  with  3% retention.
• Recognized as the Most Dependable and Reliable Mentor by the company’s training department. Surpassed student enrollment goals for 12 consecutive quarters.
• Facilitated organic program for developing junior leaders by coaching participants within the program to grow their innate skills and potential into future leaders.
• Cultivated positive relationships with professional associations, business leaders, community resources to increase awareness and generate a referral to increase enrollment.
• Created process flows, policies, and procedures for training and onboarding new students and employees.

Interviewed applicants, arranged campus tours, and welcomed prospective students and their families by answering questions about the recruitment process. Reviewed admission paperwork based on candidates’ credentials, and updated the database with information about newly selected applicants.

• Monitored student engagement throughout the enrollment process and provide recommendations on course options based on their educational and professional goals.
• Assisted in the preliminary review of 40+ applications per week and responded to prospective students’ inquiries about admission requirements, course options, and selection criteria.
• Evaluated applicants’ skills and interests to advise on suitable courses and degree programs.
• Increased per-semester application rate by 25% after organizing a series of recruitment events and informational sessions with the help of senior counselors and teachers.
• Maintained regular communication with students via phone and email by advising them on college admission, career exploration, and financial aid.