Account Manager - Ancora Training Remote

We offer an extensive benefits package, including a matching 401(k), after 30 days of full-time employment, and 2 weeks of PTO after 90 days, to take within this year!  

Led by our passionate professionals, we have helped many corporate employees prepare for new career opportunities, assisting them through registration processes. If you want to help us continue to help others, this career opportunity might be for you. 

The Account Manager is responsible for providing quality customer service and information to corporate and community college client employees/students who are enrolling in an Ancora Training led program. This position is responsible for conducting outbound telephone calls to employees who have inquired about Ancora Training programs, answering inbound calls to answer employee questions, facilitating enrollments, and ensuring each employee completes all program’s admissions requirements. The Account Manager will routinely communicate with students throughout their enrollment and registration process. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process high-volume of outbound and inbound telephone calls, responding timely to all customer inquiries
• Share industry-related information with prospective students
• Follow-up with new students ensuring their positive transition to being an active student
• Contribute to team initiatives and outcomes
• Use internal management software to properly facilitate and track the disposition of all potential students who have inquired and students who have enrolled
• Attend department meetings, training, and activities
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and promptly
• The title, duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships may evolve or change from time to time, as the Company deems necessary and appropriate to respond to its business circumstances.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma (GED acceptable) from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• 1 year of customer service or admissions or related experience with preference given to those with direct education-based admissions experience
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to deliver consistent levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Thrives in an observation and coaching environment
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and work independently
• Competent in priority setting
• Ability to foster creativity
• Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite, in addition to industry-related software applications

PREFERRED:

• Associate’s degree in a related area from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• A track record of being successful in a high-volume customer service setting
• Experience with CampusVue and Velocify software

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This job posting does not qualify to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for those who do not meet the work authorization requirements for employment in the U.S.

Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.