Student Recruitment Representative in London

An Admissions Advisor and Student Recruitment Representative guides prospective students through the application process, providing information about programs, admissions requirements, and career paths. The advisor actively recruits potential students by building relationships and attending national and international outreach events, following and creating leads acting as a liaison between GIA and prospective students to facilitate their enrollment journey. The role will require the Admissions Advisor and Student Recruitment Representative to meet with prospective students in person or remotely to determine their motivation for attending GIA, understand their career goals and the obstacles that might prevent them from starting or continuing their education, help them to overcome those obstacles, and ultimately help them identify the program that best matches their goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Outreach: Contact prospective students through phone calls, emails, and texts to discuss their academic interests and guide them through the application process. Actively source for potential new student leads using different platforms. Partner with marketing to align recruitment campaigns and follow up with generated student leads. Travel to career fairs, trade shows, and other events to meet with prospective students. Present information about GIA, including academic programs, campus life, admissions process, and financial aid opportunities at GIA Open House events and off-campus events. Meet with prospective students to determine their motivation for attending GIA, understand their career goals, and help them overcome obstacles to starting or continuing their education. Track Key Performance Indicators and meet or exceed goals for recruitment, lead conversation and enrollment.
• Advising Prospective Students: Provide detailed information about academic programs, course offerings, campus life, career paths, and student support services. Assess students’ needs, interests, and motivations through meetings and guide them towards suitable programs to reach their educational and career goals. Organize and conduct campus tours for prospective students and their families. Guide prospective students through the admissions process, respond to questions and link them to admissions representatives as required.
• Campus Visits and Events: Conduct campus tours, host information sessions, and attend further education and college fairs to promote the institution and recruit potential students. Organize and participate in special events such as open houses, orientation programs, and information sessions.
• Relationship Building: Establish rapport with prospective students and their families to address concerns and answer questions throughout the application process. Build relationships with secondary, further and higher education careers advisors and administrators to generate referrals. Network and build relationships with current students to identify further leads and promote additional GIA courses.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate student records within the admissions database, track application progress, and generate reports on recruitment efforts. Document touch points, conversations, and outreach attempts with prospective students from interest through registration.
• Compliance: Stay updated with the latest developments in education policies, admission processes, and changes in scholarship programs. Ensure adherence to all admissions policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), ensuring that enquiries are handled tactfully and escalated where necessary.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.