Admissions Coordinator

SOAR, Inc. is looking for a dependable individual who has the desire to do excellent work with integrity and to support SOAR’s nonprofit mission by acting as the Admissions Director. They will work closely with the Director of Business, Registrar and other Admin Team members to create a smooth application and enrollment experience for families. This person needs great customer service and people skills, plus good organizational skills. Interest in the outdoors – a plus!

Starting Salary Range: Base $41,500 - $45,000 PLUS COMMISSION

Benefits: HSA, PTO, 401k with matching, sick leave, Medical, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance, plus pro-deals, a fun community and opportunities to adventure outdoors!

Minimum Qualifications -

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum age: 25

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Must have multiple years of experience in sales and customer service

Must have experience working with youth, young adults, and families; preferably those with ADHD or LD

Desired Experience -

Knowledge list: 

knowledge of school admissions processes; knowledge of sales processes; knowledge of lead development; knowledge of admissions resources; knowledge of ADHD, LD and other diagnoses

Skills list: 

mastery of communication, planning, and organizational skills; problem solving skills; must know how to use MS and GSuite (word, excel, sheets, docs, etc.); experience in Outdoor Education, Recreation Management, or outdoor industry is a plus.

Abilities list: 

able to work independently; attention to detail; honesty, integrity, and confidentiality; demonstrates initiative; ability to hold others accountable; ability to multitask; ability to work as part of a larger team; ability to learn quickly and remain adaptable in high paced environment

Administrative & Organizational Operations

• Consult with DBO regarding Admissions goals and strategy

• Enroll Academy,  GAP, and Summer Programs 

• Understanding of and ability to learn a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System

• Oversee inquiry process, including response, tracking, conversion, etc.

• Maintain communication with Educational Consultants (Ed Cons) re: enrollment, student updates, course information, etc. Send eval/student materials at end of course when authorized by parents

• Maintain and update professional contacts database

• Mail thank you cards to all referral sources

• Maintain parent reference list

• Conduct and coordinate on location tours for families, Ed Cons, and other interested parties

• Attend conferences and fairs (IECA, SBSA, Gap Fairs, Camp Fairs, etc.)

• Process student applications using Admissions guidelines

• Send acceptance notification to all approved students

• Manage scholarship fund - collect and review financial aid applications, award scholarships

• Respond to all parents who submit evaluations

• Participate in alumni follow-up calls

• Coordinate Open House events

• Conduct additional recruitment efforts as needed (create call lists, forge relationships, events, etc.)

• Support Development efforts

Programming

• Assist in summer registration days as a member of the Administrative Team

• Take lead as Meet & Greet during Academy and GAP registration days

• Coordinate with Academy Director regarding Academy Enrollment / grouping

• Coordinate with GAP Director regarding GAP Enrollment/grouping