Admissions Representative

PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS, founded in 1929, is a nationwide leader in aviation maintenance and electronics training and is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Admissions Representative at our Myrtle Beach Campus to set appointments with prospective students; conduct tours; present accurate information in accordance with school’s accrediting standards; guide students through enrollment process; follow up with enrollments to ensure the preparation to begin classes; and, participate in open houses. This position may require travel to local area high schools, career fairs, and community events to present information on an education in aviation.

Pay Range: $42,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students, high schools, counselors, and the broader community.
• Schedule campus tours by contacting leads by phone, text, email, or mail.
• Utilize CRM (Salesforce) to follow up with leads daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Multitask with a dynamic office team.
• Represent PIA at career days, career fairs, Air Shows, and community events as needed.
• Provide up-to-date materials and information regarding PIA and its programs to prospective students.
• Assist other admissions representatives with information calls and follow-up when schedule permits
• Conduct lead-generating communication and follow-ups.
• Occasionally book presentations via email, telephone, or in person, and provide support for classroom presentations when necessary: Present a PowerPoint on the Aviation Industry and PIA at the campus Open House and other events.

Knowledge, Skills & Traits:

• Motivated self-starter with ability to coordinate and schedule tours, field trips, and other campus activities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Comfort with the use of technology, including laptops, projectors, presentation software, and databases.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with personnel of high schools, other secondary schools, and the community.
• Ability to complete tasks and paperwork in a timely and organized manner
• Persistence in following leads and developing relationships
• Consistent interpersonal, phone, and community outreach communication skills, including public speaking to large and small groups.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint/presentation software and computer (PC) skills are required.
• Must meet established performance goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Prior experience in school admissions, teaching, and/or sales is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Occasional overnight (reimbursable) travel will be required.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM is a plus.
• Ability to obtain FBI clearances in Pennsylvania
• Ability to obtain clearances to access schools in Pennsylvania

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Insurance
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D
  • Company Paid STD & LTD
  • Voluntary Accident
  • Voluntary Critical Illness
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D
  • Wishbone Pet
• 401K Retirement plan company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

PIA is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.