Demo

Admissions Advisor

Fortis Institute
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2027

Position Summary:

The Admissions Advisor position is responsible for enrolling qualified students into the school’s programs. This includes taking inbound calls and making outbound calls to inquiring prospective students, following up consistently with inquiries, interviewing and touring as well as managing enrollment activity and paperwork, and properly completing student files.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This position is responsible for recruiting qualified students for the school’s programs in a compliant, appropriate, and professional manner. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Admissions.
  • Utilize only company approved materials during the phone, interview, and enrollment process.
  • Significant outbound and inbound calling efforts are an essential component of this role.
  • Follow up on all inquiries who have not scheduled an appointment and inquires who did not show for their interview.
  • Interview and tour with prospective students to determine their needs, interests, and motivations for attending school; understand their career goals and address any concerns that might prevent them from starting or completing their education; assist them with identifying the program that best matches their needs.
  • Provide information to students on the school’s programs and entrance requirements, including the application process, policies, procedures, and documentation regarding the admissions requirements.
  • Once the prospective student decides to enroll the Advisor will guide them through the admissions process, address questions, scheduling appointments for them to meet with financial aid and gathering the all the documents necessary to start school, and ensuring students completes the admissions testing.
  • Uphold enrollment standards by complying with related governmental regulations and standards of accreditation, and by enrolling qualified students who meet admissions requirements as published in the school’s catalog.
  • Follow up with interviews who did not progress in the enrollment process or cancelled students to assist in resolving any issues and address concerns.
  • Responsible for achieving productivity goals based on campus needs.
  • Generate referrals.
  • Complete daily activity reports.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all business records and information.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

  • At minimum the candidate should have attained the highest degree level the campus offers.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using a personal/laptop computer and standard office equipment.
  • Competent in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and web-based platforms.
  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Upbeat, professional, and a collaborative team player.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
  • Highly dependable, adaptable, empathetic, and self-aware.
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
  • Able to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, even under pressure or in stressful situations.
  • Willing and able to work flexible schedules—including day, evening, and weekend hours—as needed to meet business needs.
  • Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Prior experience in admissions or a sales-related role is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent the organization in a professional and courteous manner with students, staff, vendors, and external partners.

Classification: Nonexempt

Work Hours: Full Time- day, evening, and Saturday hours may be required

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays

Salary : $24

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Admissions Advisor?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Admissions Advisor career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$42,691 - $53,255
Income Estimation: 
$60,605 - $77,170
Income Estimation: 
$60,605 - $77,170
Income Estimation: 
$86,479 - $111,403
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Fortis Institute

  • Fortis Institute Wayne, NJ
  • About The Job Fortis Institute in Wayne, NJ is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Electrical Systems Technician Program Instructor to join its facult... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Admissions Advisor jobs in the Birmingham, AL area that may be a better fit.

  • Education Affiliates Birmingham, AL
  • Admissions Advisor About The Job Fortis Institute in Birmingham is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Admissions Advisor . If you possess a desire t... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Roadmaster Drivers School Bessemer, AL
  • Commercial Truck Driver Training School Sales Representative. As a premier national Commercial Truck Driver Training School and part of the Werner Enterpri... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!