Medical Career SpecialistLocation: San Marcos Campus |
100% On-SiteType: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Includes evening and weekend rotations as required)
Compensation: $35.66 - $44.57 per hour
Position SummaryJoin our team as an Admissions Representative at our San Marcos, CA campus! We are seeking a high-performing, empathetic
Medical Career Specialist who possesses a rare blend of drive and heart.
As the primary face of Pima Medical Institute for prospective students, you will connect with individuals, understand their career aspirations, and guide them toward a brighter future in healthcare. If you combine the closing skills of a top-tier sales professional with the coaching mindset of a mentor, this opportunity allows you to make a lasting community impact while building equity as an employee-owner.
Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Recruitment & Pipeline Development:- Outreach & Lead Generation: Proactively recruit prospective students via inbound/outbound calls, emails, text messaging, and web/marketing campaign follow-ups.
- Community & High School Outreach: Represent the institute at career fairs, job fairs, and high school visits to build a robust candidate pipeline and raise local program awareness.
- Journey Management: Guide prospective students through the entire admissions lifecycle-from initial inquiry through interview, application, and their first day of class.
Advising, Admissions & Interdepartmental Coordination:- Interviewing & Alignment: Conduct thorough admissions interviews to evaluate candidate fit, explain program requirements, and align career goals with institutional offerings.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Financial Aid, Student Services, and campus leadership to coordinate testing assessments, manage applicant expectations, and ensure seamless student onboarding.
- System & Data Management: Maintain accurate CRM records, track applicant milestones, and analyze personal recruitment metrics (enrollments, starts, contact rates) to meet or exceed monthly performance goals.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to institutional guidelines, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards (DOE, state agencies, ABHES).
Minimum Requirements- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience:
- Three (3) years of education sales, admissions, or higher education recruitment experience.
- Experience within private, proprietary post-secondary education preferred.
- Skills: Demonstrated problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and consultative sales/customer service skills; proven ability to build and sustain trusting relationships.
- An equivalent combination of training, education, or relevant experience meeting minimum qualifications will be considered.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits- Hiring Range: $35.66 to $44.57 per hour.
- Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-earn equity in the institution as an employee-owner.
- Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
- Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.
- Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), California Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Professional Development opportunities.
