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student enrollment specialist

Symbol Training Institute
Skokie, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026

Company Description

Established in 2005, Symbol was created to address the ongoing demand for skilled labor and vocational training in the U.S. manufacturing sector. With strong ties to the local manufacturing community, Symbol offers training programs for both workforce upskilling and individuals pursuing new careers, paired with effective job placement services. Symbol is a trusted leader in manufacturing education.


Role Description

Pay: $51,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year


Job description:

Student Enrollment Specialist

The ideal candidate will leverage proven sales skills to recruit adult students to our trade school. You will initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with prospective, current, and graduated students while working with a diverse population.


Must-have qualities:

  • 5 years of direct sales experience required; B2C or consultative sales background strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed enrollment or sales targets
  • Strong closing skills — comfortable guiding prospects from initial interest to committed enrollment
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly
  • Relationship management — ability to nurture a pipeline of prospects over weeks or months
  • Energetic, outgoing personality with a drive to hit goals
  • Spanish speaker a plus


Duties include: Contacting and qualifying new leads, scheduling and conducting informational tours, managing a prospect pipeline, processing student enrollment, and maintaining communication with students and instructors.

This is a full-time, in-person position: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Base salary plus performance-based monthly bonuses


Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,000 - $56,000

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