Admissions Associate - North Campus

Job DetailsJob Location: North Campus - Prosper, TX 75078Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: MarketingMission:  To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace Biblical truths, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to impact their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.  Employee Profile: Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefs A strong clear Christian testimony A mature, godly spirit A person of faith and prayer   Personally, the employees life shall reflect: A lifestyle of biblical integrity A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness The ability to listen and respond to counsel   General Description:  The Admissions Associate - North will assist the Chief Enrollment Officer with a focus on promoting the North Campus (NC). Ensure a seamless and exceptional customer service process from inquiry to enrollment.  Assist in discipling students and supporting the campus’s spiritual development plan.  This is a twelve month position with some evening and weekends required for special events. The scheduled number of weekly hours is 40 per week     Duties and Responsibilities:   Overall Serve as the Family Ambassador for all NC families, both current and prospective “Own” the relationship with NC families during the application process, acting as the primary point of contact  Confidently share the gospel as opportunities  arise with prospective parents. Build relationships with the community with the goal of advancing NC enrollment Collaborate with Marketing department on “target marketing” results and potential opportunities Attend networking events (Chamber meeting, outreach to “feeder schools”, PBC events, etc.) Support the campus spiritual development plan Applicant Management Create all NC applicant files Notify parents of receipt of applications and need for any additional documents/information Walk families through the entire admissions process, maintaining open communications “touch points” throughout the process Conduct tours for prospective families Serve as primary contact for calls inquiring about the school’s admissions process Administer admissions assessments Assist in enrollment for new students Assist with the Parent and Student Ambassador program, including creating a system for connecting new families with returning families who will serve as “partner families” Assemble materials that are distributed to prospective parents (packets and curriculum guides)  Event Coordination “Own” NC Preview events (contact hosts, work with students, reserve room, order food, decorate tables, etc.) Collect and manage RSVPs for NC admissions events, follow-up as directed Maintain list of attendees on Finalsite and distribute to Admissions team Perform follow-up tasks including, but not limited to:  emails, calls, mailings, etc. Pipeline Management Follow prescribed processes and timelines with regards to following-up with prospective students Keep all Families and Student statuses up-to-date at all times in Salesforce.com  Track all activities (calls, emails, tasks, etc.) in the CRM system Enter all call-in and walk-in inquiries in the system on a daily basis Monitor assigned families yield and fallout  Provide updates during weekly pipeline meetings for all NC families in the pipeline  Community Presence Develop a relationship with the CLC North Director Have a presence at identified community events Attend PBC event(s) where PCA North is highlighted Qualifications/Skills:  Proficiency in social media venues; Proficiency in digital photo/video sharing Strong public relations background; excellent people skills Creative thinking, marketing, and public relations Admissions experience and/or education experience preferred Exceptional verbal and written communication and negotiation skills Ability to effectively communicate ideas and goals both inside and outside PCA Commitment to PCA’s Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Core Values Ability to retain confidential information about PCA’s constituents Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, Blackbaud, and salesforce Requires being available to work occasional evenings and weekends   Physical, Mental Requirements and Work Environment: Regularly sit, talk, walk, hear, and to visually intercept visitors Computer work at the computer requiring repetitive finger motion and manual dexterity  Good vision required (with correction) due to the need for focusing ability and close vision. Color discrimination, peripheral vision and depth perception are also important Be able to occasionally lift between 10 – 20 pounds  Regularly use close and distance vision Works at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time Turns, bends, reaches and may occasionally use a step stool or ladder Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment  with occasional outside travel between buildings or during outside Admission events Ability to handle moderate stress level as position requires multi-tasking and frequent interruptions Up to several hours of walking and standing especially during event set-up and execution Subject to working more than required usual hours during event execution Ability to manage multiple coinciding projects Ability to communicate effectively, even in stressful situations Professional appearance and dress required, as this person is often the “host” of PCA-wide meetings and events     Qualifications