Multilingual Admissions Coordinator

EDvance College

Multilingual Admissions Coordinator

Timebase: Full Time

Location: Remote, with Partial In-Person (Bay Area)

Type of Position: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Level of Position: Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Admissions

EDvance College is a nonprofit, accredited institution of higher education built for and by the early education workforce. We reimagine higher education so it works for working educators and strengthens outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Our mission is to empower the early education workforce to learn, transform, and lead through reflective, practice-based higher education. Through accessible, earn-and-learn degree pathways, we support educators to earn their degrees, advance in the field, and lead change in their communities.

Our model is grounded in real classrooms and designed around the realities of working adults. We combine practice-based coursework, high-touch support, and strong employer partnerships to remove traditional barriers to higher education and connect learning directly to practice.

As EDvance continues to grow, we are moving from a start-up institution into a more scaled and integrated model. This means building stronger systems, deepening alignment across teams, and expanding our reach while staying grounded in the relationships and student-centered approach that define our work.

We are looking for team members who are deeply committed to educators, open to change, and motivated to build and refine systems that support student success at scale.

ROLE SUMMARYThe Admissions Coordinator is a cornerstone role at EDvance College, leading the conversion of prospective early childhood educators into enrolled students within the EDvance Pathway. This full-time, 12-month position combines warm, welcoming advising with energetic mentorship to guide applicants through the enrollment process and foster a sense of community belonging. With an all-in attitude and flexible schedule, the coordinator supports students with direct, honest encouragement, ensuring equitable access and success.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Admissions and Enrollment Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students, providing clear, encouraging guidance throughout the admissions process and proactively following up with an energetic, all-in attitude to ensure completed applications, including employment verification, transcripts, and language assessments, ultimately driving application growth.
• Responsively address inquiries via phone and email to working professionals across California.
• Meets individually with applicants, providing warm, welcoming advising and direct, honest conversations to assess needs, analyze transcripts, and outline prospective degree pathways (4-8 semesters), modeling clarity and support.
• Tracks application statuses in the database with precision, ensuring accurate records to support seamless lead conversion from applicant to enrolled student.
• Guides prospective students through the enrollment process, offering encouraging mentorship and addressing barriers to foster a sense of community belonging.
• Support preliminary assessment of academic and technology readiness and recommend next steps when appropriate.
• Leads the conversion process with a cheerleader's enthusiasm, meeting annual enrollment goals through proactive, transparent communication.
• Drive enrollment growth by converting prospective student applicants into enrolled students through proactive outreach, personalized advising, and consistent follow-up; performance will be measured by application-to-enrollment conversion outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for decision-making and program evaluation

Student Support and Community Building

• Supports the EDvance Technology programs by mentoring incoming students, nurturing patience to master key tech tools (e.g., Canvas, Zoom), helping them build confidence, prepare for academic success, and boosting performance for those who need extra guidance.
• Provides follow-up advising to enrolled students who require additional support, using passionate encouragement to build a sense of belonging among historically marginalized groups.
• Maintains a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, to meet students and host support sessions, ensuring accessibility for full-time educators.
• Models equitable practices in all interactions, fostering inclusion through real, supportive dialogue.

Additional Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The minimum education, experience, or other background required to be considered eligible to apply for, or otherwise perform the duties of the position being applied for. Candidates must meet all required qualifications to be eligible for employment.

We seek candidates with the qualifications and expertise to excel in their respective roles. This criterion focuses on skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in admission or advising-related roles.
• Experience in community or student-facing admissions processes.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and/or Spanish.
• Experience in early childhood education is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in data management and computer applications.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in education.

• Ability to tolerate change in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn, adopt, and grow your skill set using generative AI tools, preferably Google products such as Gemini and NotebookLM.

In addition, candidates with the following lived experiences that represent our student population are encouraged to apply:

• First-generation college student or the first in their family to pursue higher education.
• Experience as a working student while attending school, demonstrates the ability to balance work and academic responsibilities effectively.
• Experience as a parent while pursuing educational goals, showcases resilience and dedication to their education.

THE EDVANCE CULTURE

At EDvance College, our culture reflects who we are as an institution and how we show up for the early education workforce.

We are a mission-driven, educator-centered college committed to expanding access to higher education, removing barriers, and creating strong outcomes for students, children, and communities.

As we grow, our work requires both clarity and adaptability. We are building, refining, and scaling simultaneously. This means our culture is grounded in ownership, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to impact.

What this looks like in practice:

• We center educators and students - every system we build starts with the people it serves.
• We build for belonging - students and colleagues should feel seen, respected, and known.
• We focus on outcomes that matter - completion, mobility, and impact in the field.
• We take ownership and lead change - we name what isn't working and fix it.
• We work as one team - we share the wins and the hard parts.

COMPENSATION

$39.42 - 46.15/hr, $82,000 - $96,000 annualized. To be determined based upon education and experience.

Positions hired at 75% time or higher are eligible for EDvance College's comprehensive benefits package (i.e., medical/dental/vision, 401k and additional peripheral benefits including but not limited to flexible spending accounts, life insurance, etc.).

Eligibility for medical/dental/vision benefits begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. Eligibility for 401k plan participation begins the first of the month 60 days following the date of hire.

TO APPLY

Please apply for open positions from the EDvance careers page: https://www.edvance.edu/edvance-careers