Admissions Coordinator - 997899

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an admissions coordinator to support JK-12 programs and Bridges, helping attract and enroll students.

You will communicate admissions processes to prospective families, manage records, testing, and interviews, and coordinate tours and events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in education or related fields, along with strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five years in education, business/marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist admissions for JK-12 programs and Bridges.
• Communicate admissions procedures to prospective families.
• Coordinate applications, records, testing, and interviews.
• Schedule tours, screenings, and parent interviews.
• Assist with enrollment and exit communications.
• Support school events and open houses.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Driving

Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose:

Assists in representing the academic programs for University School. Actively contributes to the recruitment and retention of students in grades JK-12.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions:

• 1. Assists with all admissions functions for the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools and the Bridges program.
• 2. Communicates directly with prospective parents of admissions procedures and decisions verbally and in writing.
• 3. Assists with all yearly admissions procedures, including application processes, acquiring records, testing and interviewing, as directed.
• 4. Assists with re-enrollment and exit phone calls.
• 5. Assists with and administers the screening and testing process, as directed.
• 6. Schedules and conducts tours, screenings, and parent interviews.
• 7. Assists with management of student files and teacher recommendations to other school.
• 8. Works with Parent Ambassadors and New to U to welcome new families.
• 9. Assist with the planning and coordination of School events as directed.
• 10. Assists with open houses, meetings at feeder schools and other similar events as necessary to promote the school to prospective families.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 1. Familiarity with centralized computer system.
• 2. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel for report preparation.
• 3. Ability to drive to meetings and events.
• 4. Ability to walk the campus up to several times per day.
• 5. Excellent writing and communication skills.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: Five (5) years experience in education, business/marketing or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Experience with private school education.
• 2. Ability to apply sales and marketing techniques.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? Yes

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.