Admissions Budget & Operations Specialist

Drake; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake University’s Office of Admission seeks an Admission Support Specialist to manage the department budget and provide administrative assistance to Admission leadership. The role acts as budget manager, coordinating with the dean and university accounting to ensure fiscal responsibility and timely reporting.

The position supports bi-weekly staff meetings, onboarding, calendar management, and building operations, while offering coverage for Campus Visit Team activities and other admission

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and effectively while managing multiple initiatives.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• A positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Budget Manager: manage and maintain the department budget; prepare monthly reports; liaise with university accounting.
• Administrative Support: provide support to the Dean and leadership; coordinate bi-weekly staff meetings; maintain records.
• Office/Building Manager: handle building maintenance, supplies, mail, and room reservations.
• Campus Visit Support: represent the university during campus visits and provide coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Professional attitude

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Job description

Drake University’s Office of Admission seeks an Admission Support Specialist to manage the department budget and provide administrative assistance to Admission leadership. The role acts as budget manager, coordinating with the dean and university accounting to ensure fiscal responsibility and timely reporting.

The position supports bi-weekly staff meetings, onboarding, calendar management, and building operations, while offering coverage for Campus Visit Team activities and other admission