Admissions Representative

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a leading accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education. The school's professional programs offer the proven combination of a classic and contemporary approach to modern industry skills training as well as a sustainability-centered and business-focused curriculum. Professional programs in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts are available online and at ground campuses in Austin, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado. Escoffier also offers enthusiast training online and on ground. If you're looking for a dynamic, fast-paced growth opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Admissions Representatives (ARs) work on an admissions team to recruit qualified applicants for admission to the school. ARs must comply with state and federal accreditation, along with company policies and regulations, while remaining consistent with the highest ethical standards. Admissions representatives are also responsible for managing time and inquiry resources to generate interest in our program. This position will get in touch with inquiries through phone calls to schedule appointments, conduct interviews, and conduct follow-up activity with unresolved interviewees and future class applicants.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

• Accurately and completely explain educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial consideration to students and their support system if it pertains.
• Manage inquiries to achieve prompt contact and performance activity weekly targets; utilize approved recruitment policies/formats; make prompt and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified candidates based upon incompatible career goals.
• Secure new inquiries (Personally Developed Leads) by directly asking phone contacts about referrals of others to contact that may be interested in the program offered.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon career goal compatibility.
• Accurately forecast projected new students on a periodic basis to the Director of Admissions and Senior level management.
• Consistently conduct follow-up meetings with all applicants (daily, weekly, or on an as needed basis) to ensure successful matriculation.
• Effectively communicate with the enrolled students to guide them through the online orientation and help them understand the importance of this activity as well as tracking their progress.
• Be an active participant in team activities and initiatives.
• Be timely and responsive to all job function duties as assigned.

Schedule:

Our standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The role also requires one late shift per week (10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) and one Saturday shift every 4–5 weeks. For the weeks you work a Saturday, you will receive the preceding Friday off.