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.