Company Description
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
Job Description
Under direct supervision of the Director of Admissions, : We are looking for a dynamic and driven Outreach Representative to represent and promote our nursing programs through live presentations at hospitals. This role combines delivering informative presentations to prospective students with strategic networking and relationship-building with hospital department leaders. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator, skilled at engaging both individuals and groups, and able to forge strong partnerships within healthcare organizations to drive recruitment and enrollment efforts.
All activities will be monitored to ensure consistency with company standards.
Conduct Live Presentations:
- Lead a minimum of 5 events per month of compelling, informative live presentations about nursing programs at hospitals, targeted to potential students, including hospital staff and employees interested in furthering their education.
- Communicate the benefits, program details, career paths, and application processes clearly and effectively.
- Engage with prospective students by answering their questions and providing personalized guidance on the program offerings and career opportunities in nursing.
Strategic Networking & Relationship Building:
- Establish and maintain relationships with hospital department leaders (HR, nursing, education, and management teams) to foster partnerships and encourage enrollment among hospital employees.
- Identify key decision-makers within hospitals and healthcare facilities to effectively communicate the value of nursing programs.
- Develop opportunities for collaboration with hospital leadership to enhance recruitment efforts, including scheduling presentations, events, and recruitment initiatives.
- Cultivate ongoing relationships with hospital department heads and leadership to understand workforce needs and tailor recruitment efforts accordingly.
Recruitment & Outreach:
- Organize and schedule live presentations, ensuring alignment with hospital staff schedules and the needs of prospective nursing students.
- Proactively identify and reach out to hospital staff and department employees who may benefit from advancing their nursing education.
- Attend hospital-based career fairs, networking events, and healthcare-specific conferences to further engage prospective students.
Student Advising & Support:
- Provide personalized guidance and support to prospective students, answering questions about program eligibility, admissions requirements, financial aid resources, and career opportunities.
- Assist prospective students in navigating the application process, ensuring all documentation is submitted on time and in accordance with program standards.
- Follow up with interested hospital staff to provide additional support, addressing any concerns and encouraging enrollment.
Program Promotion & Marketing:
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure the creation and distribution of accurate and compelling promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and digital content.
- Share success stories, program highlights, and outcomes to engage potential students and hospital partners.
- Distribute informational materials at hospital events and to department leaders to increase awareness of the partnership nursing programs.
Tracking, Reporting, & Data Management:
- Maintain detailed records of contacts, leads, and presentations in the CRM system.
- Track and report on conversion rates, leads generated, and the effectiveness of networking efforts with hospital leadership.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on recruitment activities, including feedback from presentations and networking meetings.
Collaborative Teamwork & Feedback:
- Work closely with the admissions team and leadership, marketing, and academic teams to ensure alignment on recruitment strategies and program offerings.
- Offer feedback from hospital department leaders and prospective students to improve the recruitment process and tailor outreach efforts.
Continuous Professional Development:
- Stay up-to-date on trends in nursing education, hospital staffing needs, and healthcare industry developments to ensure accurate, relevant information is shared with prospective students.
- Participate in ongoing training related to admissions best practices, networking strategies, and healthcare industry knowledge.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of experience in education, healthcare, or sales may be considered.
- Experience:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in admissions, sales, or healthcare recruitment, preferably with a focus on nursing or related healthcare programs.
- Proven experience conducting live presentations and networking with department leaders, particularly in hospital or healthcare settings.
Familiarity with the nursing education landscape and healthcare workforce needs is a strong plus.
Physical Factors:
Need to be able to work at a computer workstation for an extended period of time throughout the day with occasional breaks
Location:
Hybrid onsite at Hospital partnership and remote environment
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program
