Admissions Coordinator

The Valley COM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM) is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to support the Office of Student Services.

You will coordinate, organize, and facilitate admissions processes for prospective and incoming students, and act as a primary contact for applicants, working with the Admissions Manager and Director of Admissions and Recruitment to ensure a seamless journey from inquiry to matriculation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems.
• 2+ years in admissions, higher education, or student services (preferred).
• Experience with admissions systems (AACOMAS, Slate, WebAdMIT or similar) (preferred).
• Familiarity with osteopathic medical education or health professions programs (preferred).
• Event planning or project coordination experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions processes for prospective and incoming students.
• Serve as a primary contact for applicants and inquiries.
• Collaborate with Admissions Manager and Director of Admissions and Recruitment.
• Assist with institutional and student-centered events.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Database systems

Job description

Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Office of Student Services | Reports to: Admissions Manager

This job description provides a general outline of duties and qualifications of the position. Other duties may be assigned, and the description may be changed at any time. It is not intended to limit normal change and growth nor prevent employees from working to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Description

The Admissions Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Office of Student Services at The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM) by coordinating, organizing, and facilitating admissions processes for prospective and incoming students. This individual serves as a key point of contact for applicants and works collaboratively with the Admissions Manager and the Director of Admissions and Recruitment to ensure a seamless experience from initial inquiry through matriculation. Additionally, the Admissions Coordinator assists with institutional and student-centered events, contributing to the overall success of the admissions and student services mission.

Specific/Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in admissions, higher education, or student services (preferred).
• Experience with admissions systems such as AACOMAS, Slate, WebAdMIT, or similar platforms (preferred).
• Familiarity with osteopathic medical education or health professions programs (preferred).
• Event planning or project coordination experience (preferred).

Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the firm policy of THE VALLEY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. It is a violation of The Valley COM policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students; the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. Further, it is a violation of The Valley COM Policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, genetic information or marital status in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws.

The Valley COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.