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Careers at Pillar

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Careers at Pillar College

Pillar College welcomes applications from diverse candidates who support our mission to educate, inspire, and equip students for excellent scholarship, service, and leadership. Our core values of embodying Christian belief and practice, educational excellence, fostering community, practicing good stewardship with integrity, and embracing cultural and ethnic diversity define our work. If you possess these same values, we invite you to apply now.

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Browse our listing of positions. Candidates for positions at Pillar are encouraged to be familiar with the College’s Mission, Statements of Faith and Vision. Please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].

Terms of Employment

Administrative, staff, student employment is on an “at will” basis and for no definite period. Employment may, regardless of the time and manner of wage payments, be terminated at any time with or without cause by the College or the employee.

SUMMARY:

Pillar College is a growing Evangelical institution with multiple locations in New Jersey, including Newark, Paterson, and other instructional sites in NJ.

The Experienced College Admissions Counselor is a full-time position and reports to the Director of Admissions. This person is responsible for supporting new student recruitment and enrollment growth and is the face of Pillar College (PC) at events, Info Sessions, church visits and all student recruitment efforts. The Counselor works close with the Marketing and Academic teams to ensure all goals are met and students receive excellent service.

The successful candidate must believe in the mission of Pillar College. 

To apply submit  resume to [email protected].

GENERAL WORK PERFORMED:

  • Enroll given percentage of students based on Admissions target goals.
  • Heavy phone work; 100 daily outbound calls responding to inquiries focused on setting admissions interviews with prospective students.
  • Compassionately communicate a strong sense of urgency with prospective students to complete application process before admissions deadline.
  • Must be available to work on weekends, evenings, days and occasional split shifts. Required to work at least one Sunday a month.
  • Assisting with occasional cross departmental projects and front desk/receptionist duties (i.e. phone coverage, and greeting visitors).
  • Keep consistent and accurate records of prospective and current student contacts within the college database.
  • Including, but not limited to, other related tasks as described in summary above.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

  • Higher education sales, telemarketing, or tele-counseling experience preferred.
  • Ability to sit and make phone calls for several hours per day.
  • Computer skills and knowledge about database programs.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Marketing, sales, financial aid and telemarketing background is preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
  • Two years related work experience

Christian Life:

  • Maintains a consistent and growing relationship with Jesus Christ consistent with the Pillar College statement of faith.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • 60% of the time is spent sitting at desk using the phone and computer.
  • 40% of the time is spent standing at display booths and other events 2-8 hours per event.
  • May occasionally carry heavy display equipment and literature (+/-25 lbs.).

COMPENSATION:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with education and experience.

To apply submit  resume to [email protected].

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.