Field Admissions Rep Remote - Baton Rouge

Overview

The Field Admissions Representatives finds passionate and motivated students who have a desire to learn and develop their skills at Universal Technical Institute. This role will be responsible for working closely with their local high schools to recruit students and build awareness of Universal Technical Institute and its programs. The Representative will work a territory within a 120 miles radius.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a customer –focused, extroverted style that can enliven, engage, motivate, and positively impact individuals. One should enjoy making connections and communicating with people while proactively establishing relationships and must be able to follow established guidelines and procedures. One must also work independently in a fast paced and results oriented environment while prioritizing their schedules to maximize time.

This is a remote position; however, it will require the candidate to currently live and commute throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 

What We Offer:

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses

Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)

Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days

Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby

Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents

Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA

Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

Develop, organize, and execute innovative sales strategies within assigned territory

Build new relationships and strengthen existing partnerships with dealerships and industry partners

Cultivate relationships with high schools, counselors, principals, and administrative officials in assigned territory

Identify and support prospective students who demonstrate alignment with UTI’s programs and values

Establish strong rapport and sustainable relationships with prospective students

Conduct professional in-home interviews using technical knowledge and interpersonal skills

Address prospective student concerns to ensure full understanding of UTI opportunities 

Identify and support prospective students who demonstrate alignment with UTI’s programs and values

Deliver recruitment presentations at high schools and educational institutions

Attend college and high school fairs

Lead educator and counselor seminars and financial aid workshops

Plan and coordinate open house events, STEM events, Future Tech events, and industry employment events

Promote events by leveraging campus staff, high school counselors, and marketing resources

Utilize high school and campus events to build awareness of the UTI brand and educational offerings

Participate in admissions-related activities including campus tours and special events

Maintain CRM database to ensure thorough follow-up with prospective students

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of UTI programs, financing options, and career pathways

Track key business metrics including travel, visits, and inquiries in accordance with company policy

Adheres to all compliance criteria and procedures established by external regulatory bodies and by UTI.

Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

High school diploma/GED (required)

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or other related field (preferred)

Minimum of three (3) years sales and/or marketing experience (required)

Sales experience in a post-secondary education market (preferred)

Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)

Valid state issued driver's license (required)

Skills

Apply knowledge and skills to complete tasks with minimal supervision   

Identify straightforward problems and recommend potential solutions

Communicate clearly and effectively with peers and stakeholders

Demonstrate active listening and empathy in interactions

Participate in presentations and facilitate small group/individual discussions

Manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Use productivity software and collaboration tools with confidence

Show initiative and accountability for assigned outcomes

Perform routine tasks and seek guidance for new situations

Make timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Apply effective and efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement

Build open and comfortable relationships with diverse groups

Learn actively from both successes and failures while solving new problems

Abilities

Able and willing to:

Communicate, think, learn, and reason

Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks

Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations

Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Ability to travel to worksite locations by air and/or motor vehicle

Frequently (up to 50% of workday)

Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle

Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle

Work Environment 

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.

This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.

Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 50%) Field reps cover large and/or remote territories. Frequent travel, both by car and air may be required.