Career Program Specialist

A Career Program Specialist assists prospective students examine personal interests and styles and provide guidance to reach their career goals.

The Career Program Specialist will …

• Generate regular referrals.
• Ensure the student works with the financial aid department, completing all required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Maintain support for enrolled students to enhance student graduation, employment, and referrals.
• Follow-up with qualified prospective students based on online applications and inquiries.
• Accurately and compliantly communicate the campus features and program information to prospective students.
• Support high school activities including scheduling appointments, giving presentations, and inquiry follow up.
• Conduct follow-up for prospective students to assure completion of paperwork and essential documents for enrollment requirements, and that they are prepared to start school.
• Participate in the public relations activities and recruiting events.

Position Requirements:

• Computer skills and the ability to use common software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication, public relations and promotional skills
• Two years of sales or marketing experience preferred
• High school diploma/GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge of career education helpful
• Ability to pass background check as required by local high school

About Our Company

Porter and Chester Institute, a leading trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer