Student Success Advisor (hybrid) - Foster City, CA
This position serves as the essential front-line representative of the studio. Key responsibilities include engaging with prospective students and their families, identifying suitable trial classes, and ensuring accurate student enrollment. This role involves close collaboration with our teaching staff and reports directly to the Student Success Manager/Studio Manager.
Onsite at the assigned studio, and at the discretion of the Student Success Manager, complete part of the work remotely.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining the internal studio email account
Answering the studio phone, voicemails, and returning calls and keeping the studio voicemail message updated as needed
Keeping the studio database updated in Compete Studio
Maintaining the prospect pipeline
Maintaining the new student pipeline
Maintaining the studio daily schedule and tracking prospects
Keeping the front desk stocked with all necessary forms, office supplies, and marketing materials
Keeping the front desk and studio entry clean, organized, and professional looking
Greeting prospects and students and providing assistance as necessary
Collecting prospect and student information and entering it to Compete Studio
Doing enrollment conferences with prospects and enrolling new students
Maintaining regular uniform inventory (shoes, leotards, tights, capoeira clothing, etc.)
Tracking and doing enrollment renewals/upgrades with current students
Stocking and delivering renewal gifts
Making weekly DNS (Did Not Show) contacts
Printing out monthly attendance sheets and entering attendance statistics into Compete Services
Processing student withdrawals
Attending the monthly staff meeting
Providing administrative support for special events, such as performances, workshops, etc.
Sending student birthday cards
Maintaining the student treasure box
Running the register, collecting tuition and other payments
Being well versed in the benefits and features of all studio programs
Being aware of studio marketing plans and programs and attending the monthly marketing meeting
Investing energy and attention to the ongoing training of key business and marketing systems including: The Info Call, Price Avoidance, and The Enrollment Conference
Other duties and assigned.
Background in Performing Arts: Previous experience or education in dance, theater, or music to understand our programs and student needs.
Customer Service Experience 1+ years: Proven track record in customer service or client relations, preferably in an educational or arts environment.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with prospective students and families.
Sales Experience 2+ years: Experience in sales or enrollment management, with the ability to match students with appropriate classes.
Collaboration Skills: Ability to work closely with teaching staff and other team members to ensure student success.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage inquiries and enrollment processes efficiently.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency with JackRabbit, Google Suite, PDF, and RingCentral
$20-$30 an hour