About ACHS

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is an accredited higher education institution, dynamically leading the industry in online holistic undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in integrative health, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and wellness coaching, among other studies.

Founded in 1978, in New Zealand, we have always had sustainability as a founding principle; we are a Certified B Corporation™. We strive to create and maintain a working environment where all are valued and appreciated for our authentic selves. We work together to help facilitate change in the communities we serve by being stewards of the highest level of integrative health and wellness education. We strive to customize the care we offer to every student and endeavor to support people on their educational journey. 

Our mission is to lead the advancement of evidence-based, integrative health and wellness education through experiential online learning and sustainable practices. For more information, visit https://achs.edu.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Admissions Advisor, or someone with consultative relationship-building sales experience, to join our committed and high energy team of online admissions and student services professionals. 

This position works collaboratively with the admissions team and individually to promote the benefits and opportunities of studying at ACHS.  

Successful candidates will: excel in a team environment where teamwork, positivity, and flexibility are valued; have a proven ability to think critically and seek innovative solutions; demonstrate the ability to leverage technology to deliver measurable outcomes; inspire success in others through demonstrated recruitment and persistence outcomes. 

The Work You’ll Do in this Role

• Meet institutional objectives for new student recruitment.
• Support prospective students to efficiently complete the admissions process.
• Develop ongoing relationships with prospective students from enrollment through graduation.
• Present information regarding the school’s programs and tuition and fee schedules, refund policy, funding options, payment plans and other college policies and procedures to prospective students in a factual and ethical manner. 
• Work with prospective students and evaluate applications based on qualifications, needs, desires, interests, motivations, and commitments, in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal and state regulations and all accrediting agencies’ standards and requirements.
• Complete and maintain required paperwork and data entry in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Maintain enrollments through effective follow-up procedures.
• Attend regular staff meetings and training. 
• Participate in college sponsored events and activities.
• Perform 40-60 outbound calls on a daily basis.
• Submit timely and accurate reports.
• Implement scheduling patterns as designated by the Director of Enrollment Management.

Skills & Experience You Bring to ACHS

• Some College, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years experience in higher education enrollment/admissions and/or relationship sales.
• Familiarity with the Consultative Sales Methodology.
• Experience managing a pipeline of prospects toward multiple deadlines throughout the year.
• Knowledge of communication strategies and continuous outreach through a sales funnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced goal oriented environment that requires meeting individual and departmental sales goals.
• CRM experience, preferably with Hubspot or a comparable platform. 
• Experience with Student Information Systems, preferably Anthology Student (formerly Campus Nexus Student and CampusVue).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, remote office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; position requires prolonged standing or sitting. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Position Status

Classification: Full-time, non-exempt 

Reporting: Reports to the Director of Enrollment 

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 5:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required as job duties demand. 

Non-Discrimination

ACHS is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for all qualified individuals. ACHS does not discriminate nor will it tolerate discrimination against any person because of age, gender, gender identity, color, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. 

ACHS complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,  a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, including but not limited to all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Any person who files a complaint or participates in an investigation is protected from retaliation to the full extent of the law. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to ACHS’s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. ACHS Title IX Coordinator: Prisca Bermudez, Director of Academic Services, 5005 S. Macadam Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97239. 503-244-0726, TitleIX@achs.edu