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Join Coursera as they are looking for a Enrollment Counselor
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location United States
Expires Expires at anytime
Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 124 million registered learners. Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business.
Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021. As a B Corp, we're committed to driving positive social and environmental impact while delivering high-quality learning experiences. Our platform is used by institutions worldwide to upskill and reskill employees, citizens, and students across industries, including data science, technology, and business.
Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.
We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.
Job Overview:
The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for connecting the world to lifelong transformative learning. They also work to shape public conversations on the future of education and work. The team is segmented into four areas of focus: Consumer Marketing, Enterprise Marketing, Brand & Creative, and Communications. The team is currently focused on expanding the reach of Coursera’s brand and bringing new learners to the site, connecting students to degree programs, attracting new enterprise customers — including businesses, governments, and campuses — and creating a marketing system that nurtures learners throughout their professional lives.
As an Enrollment Counselor, you will be part of the Enrollment Team, enabling us to achieve successful recruitment cycles and achieve cohort goals for university degrees that are hosted on the Coursera platform. This position is primarily responsible for communicating with English-speaking prospective degree students in local and international markets via phone, email, chat, and other tools to move them through the enrollment process on to enrollment. As an Enrollment Counselor, you will be the main point of contact for assigned prospective students who demonstrate interest in any of our hosted online degree programs. We are looking for someone who can maintain high professionalism, implement our call roadmap and outreach strategy, and be excited about helping students reach their professional and academic goals.
You will have a direct impact on the growth and success of degree programs hosted on the Coursera platform and will help shape the future of higher education. The right candidate will feel comfortable working in a lean, performance-driven environment while maintaining a strong sense of team and collaboration. This is a full-time, remote role. The position requires flexibility to work across multiple time zones and will primarily work with English-speaking prospective students.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent consultative service to a high volume prospective student pool through phone, email, chat, and other tools throughout the full enrollment process
- Follow up with prospects and applicants by phone and written correspondence, ensuring they are moving through the process in a timely manner
- Use existing information and guidance from university partners to develop program playbooks, chat and calling scripts for individual degree programs
- Participate in experiments to develop scaled communication strategy and demonstrate impact of nurture efforts
- Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of current higher education trends, practices, and policies in the local market
Basic Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with potential students while providing guidance with the application process, addressing concerns, and assisting with enrollment decisions
- Expertise in utilizing creative problem-solving skills to overcome any obstacles while guiding potential students through the university recruitment process prior to university admission decisions
- Recruiter to update based on the location we are hiring:
APAC: Business fluency in English
LATAM: Business fluency in English
NA: Business in add language based on the region they will support. - Ability to work across multiple time zones
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce experience preferred
- Working knowledge of XXX higher education market, trends, and practices
- Prior experience in student recruitment or admissions
- Language Preference:
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Compensation:
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base pay for this role is between$60,000-$112,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
