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Description:
The Admissions Representative is responsible for providing all admissons functions for new online students. This is an inside sales position whose focus is relationship development with prospective new students. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission and vision.  

Responsibilities: 1. Interact with prospective new students, via the web and telephone, to secure application for admissions to the University. 2. Manage and maintain a lead managment system, including a CRM system. 3. Once application is secured, introduce prospective student to the online enrollment management staff. 4. Facilitate transition from application to start. 5. Provide overview of financial aid process to prospective student. 6. Complete weekly reports accurately and in a timely manner. 7. Attend recruiting meetings as required. 8. Successfully complete required training programs. 9. Achieve online application and lead generation goals. 10. Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers. 11. Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values. 12. Perform other duties as assigned.  

Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor degree in sales, marketing or related field required. - Successful inside sales experience required. - Demonstrated effective telephone sales skills. - Demonstrated positive organizational skills. - Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals. - Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe). - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution. - Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. - Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the university. - Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturday as needed, additional hours during peak times or as required.

Description:
Ferris State University is sincerely committed to being a truly diverse institution and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups. Responsibilities: To ensure smooth operation of Macintosh/PC computers/networks; provide user support to students, faculty, and staff in the areas of hardware, software, peripherals, and operating systems; assist with maintenance and security of technology; supervise student employees.  

Requirements:
At least two years college credit in CIS or related field; at least three years experience with Mac computers, hardware/software/printer installation, and troubleshooting; extensive experience with OSX operating systems; knowledge of network administration protocols, Windows XP or higher; ability to lift 30-40 lbs; customer service experience; flexible hours. Preferred - Bachelor's degree in CIS or related field; knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, Novel, Linux, Mac OSX servers, and windows servers; experience working in educational setting.

To Apply:
Send application materials to: Sharla Seath, Director for Administration and Finance, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, 17 Fountain St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Description:
The Admissions Representative is responsible for identifying, establishing, and maintaining effective student referral partnerships; generating interest in the University through personal contacts; and securing applications for admission from new students. Admissions Representatives have entrepreneurial responsibility to develop their enrollment strategy and plan to meet their lead and enrollment goals. Admissions Representatives must successfully transition new students into developing working relationship with Advisors. All responsibilities must be performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision and cultural values.   Responsibilities: 1. Generate leads for prospective students through personal contacts, high schools, community colleges, group presentations on and off campus, alumni, and other strategies.

Requirements:
Bachelor degree (from accredited institution) in sales, marketing or related field required. Minimum of 3 years demonstrated successful outside sales experience required, experience in higher education setting preferred. Demonstrated effective public speaking skills. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, motivation and self-direction. Ability to maintain a professional appearance and manner. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals. Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe). Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.  Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Must be highly motivated and solution oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University. Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturday as needed, additional hours during peak times or as required.   Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note that this role will be responsible for the northern Michigan and Upper Penisula territory.