The Aveda Institute Chicago is seeking a driven Admissions Coordinator to join our Chicago team! You’ll be the face of our institute — connecting with prospective students, guiding them through enrollment, and supporting their journey toward a career in beauty and wellness. If you're a strong communicator with natural leadership skills who can take initiative, drive results, and inspire students from their first conversation through career placement, we'd love to connect with you!
Responsibilities:
- Recruit and assist prospective students throughout the admissions process for the institute
- Connect and build meaningful relationships with students, alumni, and the team at IBW
- Help students and alumni with career placement opportunities
- Post engaging content on social media that showcases the IBW culture and community
- Utilize platforms such as HubSpot, Sakari and other platforms to support admissions and engagement
- Plan and organize events for the institute
- Interact daily on social media to connect with current and prospective students
- Conduct student interviews and follow up within 24 hours of each meeting
- Collect statistical data required by NAACAS and Aveda
- Provide administrative support and assist with projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications:
- Previous admissions or enrollment experience
- Prior industry experience is a strong plus
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proactive, self-motivated approach
- Strong experience with social media content creation and engagement
- Proficiency with Office 365 and related administrative tools
- Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills
- Adoration for the beauty and wellness industry
Schedule:
Monday-Friday- 40 hrs/week