Admissions Coordinator
Company: Southeastern College
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW: The key role of
Admissions Coordinators is to engage and on-board new students. The
Admissions Coordinator is typically the first contact a prospective
student has with Southeastern College. The nature of the rapport
that is built with the student is often the deciding factor in the
student's decision to attend a Southeastern College program. As the
student's first contact, Admissions Coordinators also play a
critical role in ensuring the new student's successful transition
and integration into their respective programs. BUSINESS
CONTRIBUTION: Admissions Coordinators are responsible for acquiring
and enrolling qualified candidates for their campus. Admissions
Coordinators accomplish this through: Attracting, engaging, and
vetting prospective students Maintaining a pipeline of candidates
Enrolling and starting qualified students Education, Experience,
and Training: At Southeastern College, Admissions Coordinators work
with prospective students to understand the value of higher
education and the doors that a degree can open. They also work to
ensure smooth enrollment and successful transition into
Southeastern College. Thus, it is critical that Admissions
Coordinators have at least a bachelor's degree. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Pursuing Inquiries and Enrolling Candidates: Review
inquiries/leads provided by the Director of Admissions Make
outbound calls to prospective candidates Conduct basic phone
screening interview to: Assess interest and get prospect to come in
for interview Set appointments for in-person interviews for likely
prospects Conduct in-person interviews (phone interviews for
e-campus) Administer student self-assessment Conduct CQQ -
structured interview: Determine readiness Identify barriers
Identify resources and support Provide overview of Southeastern
College and available programs Discuss specific program options
Arrange for admissions test (general and any specific program
assessments) and review results Initiate student enrollment Ensure
student meets with Bursar to pay application and registration fees
Arrange financial aid overview with Financial Aid Department
Following-up with Candidates: Follow-up with candidate prospects
on: general questions, enrollment, financial aid documentation,
registration, orientation, and class Perform administrative
functions including development of the students' permanent records,
completing and/or assisting students in completing required forms,
and helping students in obtaining transcripts, records, etc. Ensure
file is complete when transitioning to Financial Aid and Academics
departments Ensure readiness for orientation Coordinate with
Financial Aid Administrators Participate in orientation Greet
students for class starts Managing Activity and Business Planning:
Learn curriculum and new program offerings Know career potential
for each program and job market Develop weekly business plan for
activity Keep notes/logs in C2K Campus View Maintain pipeline of
prospects Meet student start objectives PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The
physical demands are those required in a professional office
setting: sitting, communicating with coworkers, and getting to and
from appropriate appointments. Admissions Coordinators do spend a
great deal of time making outbound phone calls, receiving inbound
calls, talking on the phone with prospects, and entering data on
their computers. On a given day, anywhere from 30 to 80 percent of
an Admissions Coordinator time may be spent on the phone. WORK
ENVIRONMENT: Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and
controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions. LOCATION: This position is an onsite position located at
your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and/or
designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President/Vice
President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor
and/or designee.
Keywords: Southeastern College, Miami , Admissions Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Hialeah, Florida
