Student Enrollment Specialist
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Responsibilities
- This is a high-energy, high-impact role. You'll own the full student journey - from the very first phone call to enrollment day - and you'll do it with urgency, warmth, and a relentless drive to hit your goals.
- Connect with prospective students through phone, email, and in-person or virtual meetings - and bring genuine enthusiasm to every interaction
- Assess each student's goals and eligibility, then champion the program that fits them best
- Drive the full admissions cycle: inquiry, appointment setting, interviews, application completion, documentation, and enrollment
- Hit and exceed enrollment KPIs - outreach volume, contact-to-appointment conversion, application completion, and closing ratios - because you hold yourself to a high standard
- Follow up with persistence and care - life gets in the way for students; you don't let a good fit slip through the cracks
- Represent AIM at open houses, career fairs, and community events with the energy and pride of someone who truly believes in what we offer
Requirements
- We're not just looking for someone who can do this job. We're looking for someone who will own it. The right person for this role:
- Gets genuinely excited about helping people - this isn't just a talking point for you, it's the reason you show up
- Thrives in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment and brings positive energy to the team even on tough days
- Has a proven track record in sales or customer service - you know what it means to work toward a number and you take pride in hitting it
- Communicates with warmth, clarity, and confidence across diverse audiences
- Takes initiative - you don't wait to be told what to do; you see what needs to happen and you make it happen
- Stays organized and follows through - prospective students are counting on you, and you don't let them down
- Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Proven background in sales or customer service with measurable results against KPIs (conversion rates, outreach goals, closing ratios)
- 1+ year of admissions experience in a proprietary (for-profit) post-secondary educational setting preferred - but the right attitude and drive can go a long way
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to connect authentically with diverse student populations
- Excellent time management and multitasking in a high-volume, metric-driven environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; quick to learn new CRM and enrollment management systems
- Flexible and available for occasional evenings and one Saturday per month
Benefits
Additional Information
Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential. About Us - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today! The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) , established in 1969, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the field of aviation maintenance through exceptional education and training. With 15 campuses nationwide, AIM is a cornerstone in the aviation industry, accounting for 20% of all students attending FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools across the country. Each year, AIM proudly contributes to the graduation of nearly one in four certified aircraft technicians in America. At AIM, you'll become part of a dynamic team of educators and leaders, all united by a shared commitment to delivering top-notch training and ensuring student success. We are passionate about equipping the next generation of aircraft technicians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the aviation industry. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of aviation maintenance, AIM offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will truly matter. CAMPUS LOCATION: 7651 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061 COMPENSATION: Up to $30 per hour , based on experience and qualifications WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Varying times within these ranges based on campus needs Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Occasional Weekends Do You Love Helping People Change Their Lives? Some people apply to jobs. Others answer a calling. If you're the kind of person who genuinely lights up when you help someone see a future they didn't know was possible - this role was built for you. At Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), our Student Enrollment Specialists don't just fill seats. They change trajectories. Every day, you'll talk to people who are ready for something more - a real career, a skilled trade, a future with their hands on aircraft that carry people home safely. Your job is to meet them where they are, believe in them before they fully believe in themselves, and guide them all the way through the door. If that kind of work energizes you, keep reading.
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