Admissions Advisor

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Admissions Advisor guiding Iowa students through CIEE study abroad applications. Advising on programs, engaging campuses, and converting inquiries into applications for nonprofit CIEE.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an admissions expert and advise students on appropriate CIEE study abroad programs based on academic interests, goals, and eligibility
  • Provide hands-on guidance through the CIEE application process
  • Offer individualized student support
  • Manage high-volume email and phone communications and respond within one working day
  • Schedule follow-up with prospective students and execute strategies throughout the inquiry and application process
  • Organize and host information sessions, webinars, tabling events, and classroom presentations
  • Support recruitment, training, and supervision of CIEE Student Ambassadors on campus
  • Guide Student Ambassador outreach strategies with the Manager of Institutional Relations
  • Work with Institutional Relations Managers to align with partner institution goals and provide on-the-ground insights
  • Achieve personal and team targets for completed applications and application conversions
  • Document call information and enter data into Salesforce CRM
  • Participate in regular training on CIEE programs, policies, and tools

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
  • Experience in student advising, customer service, higher education, or a sales-oriented field
  • Study abroad experience strongly preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable presenting to groups and working one-on-one
  • Strong attention to detail and exemplary problem-solving skills
  • Professional written and oral communication skills
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • High aptitude for organization and excellent time management skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently and remotely as part of a team
  • Initiative and openness to feedback and direction
  • Fluency in day-to-day computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Willingness to use technology to improve performance
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to embrace CIEE's Core Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Problem Solving
  • Candidates must currently be based in Iowa
  • Background check, reference check, and education and employment verification as conditions of employment

Benefits:

  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 6 floating Fridays, based on eligibility rules
  • CIEE Study Abroad Program discounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • Life, travel, medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts for medical and dependent expenses
  • Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness coverage
  • Total rewards benefits increasing total compensation by up to 25% for U.S. employees