Recruiting/Sales (Education)

Program Manager

Are you tired of companies that are downsizing?  Come to a company and an industry that’s growing!   Deltak Edu is looking for the right person to join our sales team and develop a career with substantial opportunity for advancement!  We are a fast growing company with expanding opportunities and we’re looking for someone with sales experience, confidence, a strong work ethic, and a belief in the power of education.   At Deltak you’ll have the opportunity to represent top ranked schools including Gonzaga University, Saint Joseph’s University, Loyola University New Orleans, Utica College, Benedictine University, Creighton University and many more. 

We are a fast growing company and we work in a highly energized and entrepreneurial environment. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, short and long term disability policies, and 401K. We also offer generous tuition scholarships for employees and immediate family looking to pursue their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees.

We are currently looking for a Program Manager for a full time job with our team in Burr Ridge, IL.  Local Chicagoland candidates only, please.

Description of Job Duties:

The Program Manager is accountable to the Director of Admissions to ensure adequate student enrollment, positive representation of the respective partner institution, and accurate representation of all policies and procedures.

• Makes daily and weekly telephone contacts with prospective students and schedules appointments.
• Meets with prospective students and maintains consistent contact with students through enrollment.
• Enrolls prospective students into program.
• Meets standard for weekly/quarterly phone contacts, appointments set, and appointments conducted; meets quarterly enrollments and student starts.
• Tracks all student paperwork to ensure that each student file is complete.
• Tracks all prospective enrolled student contacts in the GOLDMINE software system.
• Prepares all requested tracking forms accurately and on time.
• Maintains accurate knowledge of the partner institution’s products, services, and competition.
• Works effectively with other campus and college admissions personnel.
• Participates in the creation and implementation of marketing efforts.
• Maintains a professional image, attitude and work area.
• Interfaces daily with all staff, faculty, and students at all levels across respective partner institution.

Experience and Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.  Candidates without a Bachelor's degree will not be considered.
• At least two years of sales/customer service experience is required, with a preference given to those with experience in intangible services sales.
• Inside Sales (over the phone) experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong listening skills balanced with excellent communication skills and the ability to cultivate a conversation with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain records and files with precision and accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time management skills are necessary.  This position requires the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision. 
• Requires a high level of professional and telephone etiquette.  Excellent customer relations skills balanced with a persistent attitude a must.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must have great command of the English language, in both oral and written form.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals, influence others, and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of the higher education industry preferred, but not required. However, a strong belief in the value of education is a must.

About our company:

Deltak edu is a leading service provider of marketing, recruitment, retention and online program development for higher education institutions.

Deltak has established a proven partnership model based on these services to allow schools to generate additional revenue streams and reach new markets through online program offerings. For the past decade, we have provided our partners with the services, support and systems necessary to deliver high quality online education programs designed to meet the personal and professional ambitions of working adults. Our team of professionals has extensive experience launching and supporting leading online programs. Deltak has operations in Orlando, FL, Minneapolis, MN and Chicago, IL as well as an on campus presence at several partnership locations.

We strive to bring together a diverse working team and embrace the different approaches, insights, and experiences that each individual offers. Deltak edu is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.deltakedu.com/ or http://corporate.rasmussen.edu/

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