Admissions Budget & Operations Specialist

Drake University; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake University’s Office of Admission seeks an Admission Support Specialist to manage the department’s budget and provide administrative support to Admission leadership. The role acts as budget manager, overseeing the budget with the dean of admission and ensuring fiscal responsibility in outreach and recruitment efforts.

The position also covers administrative duties, staff onboarding, building management, and Campus Visit Team support, requiring strong detail-orientation and communication

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher requested.
• Ability to work independently 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 office budget; prepare monthly reports; liaison with accounting; ensure confidentiality.
• Administrative Support to Dean and leadership; prepare bi-weekly meetings and minutes; maintain records; onboarding.
• Office/Building Manager: handle facilities, orders, deliveries, mail, room reservations, equipment.
• Campus Visit Support: represent the university; provide coverage for campus visit team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

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’s budget and provide administrative support to Admission leadership. The role acts as budget manager, overseeing the budget with the dean of admission and ensuring fiscal responsibility in outreach and recruitment efforts.

The position also covers administrative duties, staff onboarding, building management, and Campus Visit Team support, requiring strong detail-orientation and communication