Admissions and Registration Specialist

Wharton County Junior College; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton County Junior College is seeking an Admissions and Registration Specialist to provide administrative support to the Director of Admissions and Registrar. You will handle admissions processing, student communications, schedules, data integrity, reporting, purchasing, and general office operations.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree or 60 semester hours, and demonstrates strong Microsoft Office and database skills, plus excellent organizational and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• Strong computer and database skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with student information systems preferred (Ellucian Banner).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Admissions and Registrar with processing admissions and student communications.
• Maintain course schedules, ensure data integrity, generate departmental reports, and handle purchasing.
• Provide courteous customer service to students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree or 60 semester hours

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Admissions and Registration Specialist

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $39,420.00 - $41,431.00 Annually

Job Type: Support Staff Full Time

Job Number: 2609 S 070

Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX

Department: Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer

Closing: 10/26/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The Admissions & Registration Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Director of Admissions and Registrar and the Office of Admissions and Registration. This position is responsible for carrying out established processes related to admissions processing, student communications, course schedule maintenance, data integrity, departmental reporting, purchasing, and general office operations. This position assists in ensuring that routine operational processes are completed accurately and timely and refers exceptions and matters requiring administrative decisions to the Director of Admissions and Registrar. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.

Requirements

This position requires an Associate Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution. This position requires excellent computer and data base skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with database information. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and recurring deadlines. The position requires the ability to follow established procedures, identify discrepancies, and determine when an issue should be referred to the appropriate supervisor. Excellent interpersonal, listening, written communication, and verbal communication skills are required. The person in this position must be able to provide continuous courteous customer service to students, parents, faculty, staff, administration, and community members. Experience working with student information systems, particularly Ellucian Banner, is preferred. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript showing a minimum of 60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered.