academic counselor Salt Lake City, UT
Job description
Go beyond your own horizon.
Blink. Another technology breakthrough just happened. How do people not only stay abreast of the latest developments, but also make the most of them? They learn ... from superior resources. That’s where New Horizons Career Development Solutions comes in. And that’s where you come in. Join the team bringing worldwide IT training to the masses.
Education Advisor
Put your passion and leadership skills to work as you motivate and empower others to succeed through learning. Take this opportunity to advise all types of program candidates, including those making career transitions, people upgrading their current skills, veterans, the unemployed, and the underemployed. You’ll make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of others as you meet and connect with potential students, setting them on the path to careers that align with their interests and skills. In this engaging role, you’ll also go out into the community and build meaningful relationships with the partners who support our students.
- Consult with students to provide training solutions appropriate for each individual’s career skill goals and make recommendations to maximize their experience and efficiency.
- Assist in registration of initial classes and explain all lab and testing procedures and policies.
- Manage ongoing client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
- Mix up the work week by attending day-time events (once traditional work/life returns to normal), including career days, trade shows, local school events and seminars at the center. We’ll encourage you to make presentations, generate new business, and meet with prospects afterward.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the products, programs, certifications, and classes available to prospective students.
- Manage the prospect database regarding follow-up calls, prospect status, and account ownership.
- Participate in social media activities and campaigns as well as company initiatives, which may include video clips, photos, and surveys.
Advantage: you
- Flourish. You and your family benefit from generous medical, dental, vision, 401K, free New Horizons courses and other great perks.
- Advance. Opportunity is yours, thanks to our 260 centers in 56 countries, global transfer options, extensive training, and a business model that fosters rapid company expansion and promotion from within.
- Excel. Empowering management, highly skilled teammates and extensive resources equip you to succeed.
- Support. You’ll give it to students with nurturing attention to detail and receive it from a company that believes in helping our team members learn, grow, and excel.
- Enjoy. You’ll meet lots of new people throughout the day, happily greeting potential students and inspiring them to build an exciting new future.
The empathetic, organized, outgoing star performer we seek is compelled to set students on rewarding career paths and has these qualifications.
- Ability to identify each prospective student’s career training needs and offer related solutions
- Experience working with government agencies
- Ability to consult and connect with clients while part of the program to increase the graduation rate and reduce complaints and refund requests
- Extraordinary knowledge of products, programs and certifications offered by NH Learning Group
- Ability to grasp information necessary to enroll students in computer training courses appropriate to their skills and interests
- Ability to learn computer software necessary to perform administrative tasks, including word processing, contact manager, electronic-mail package, and registration package
- Sales experience strongly preferred
- Military and veteran knowledge a plus
- Reliable transportation and ability to qualify for insurance
- Clean driving record
- Ability to successfully pass FBI fingerprint background check
Shine as a star on our horizon.
Apply today.
About New Horizons Career Development Solutions
Since we began in 1982, New Horizons Career Development Solutions has grown to become the largest independent IT training company worldwide. Through our longstanding relationships with leading technology partners, we empower individuals and organizations worldwide through end-to-end training and certifications in a variety of areas, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, and networking. With guaranteed-to-run classes online, in class, on site or in the cloud, New Horizons enhances career development, closes skill gaps, and boosts effectiveness in the contemporary workplace.
