Admissions Graduate Assistant

Barnard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Barnard College in New York City is seeking an Admissions Graduate Assistant to support a range of admissions activities, including information sessions, inquiry responses, and recruitment events. You will help with application reviews and transfer credit evaluations, under the direction of the Director of Admissions, while gaining hands-on experience in higher education administration.

The role emphasizes strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, with occasional evenings and

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the values of a liberal arts education for women and the ability to articulate these values effectively is also essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Willingness and availability to work some evenings and/or weekends for on-campus programming.
• Computer skills: Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint; Slate familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective students and hold information sessions with families about Barnard and the admissions process.
• Respond to and monitor telephone and email-based inquiries regarding the admissions process and academic programs available at Barnard.
• Assist with planning and staffing virtual, local and off-campus recruitment (high schools, college fairs, workshops, etc.).
• Assist with arrangements for open house and fly-in programs in the fall and recruitment events for admitted students in the spring.
• Read and evaluate applications for first-year and transfer applicants.
• Assist with preliminary transfer credit evaluations.
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Organization

Presentation skills

Education

Graduate Program enrollment

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Slate

Job description

## Admissions Graduate AssistantApplylocations: New York City, NYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: JR5768**If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.****Job:**Admissions Graduate AssistantThe Admissions Graduate Assistant position provides a current graduate student with hands-on professional experience in higher education administration, with specific exposure to many areas of the admissions process at Barnard College. They will contribute to the Office’s efforts in recruiting and selecting the most outstanding candidates for admission to Barnard College. This role contributes to customer service operations, event planning, recruitment and application review.**Job Description:****Duties & Responsibilities:**Under direction of the Director of Admissions, this role will:1. Engage with prospective students and hold information sessions with families about Barnard and the admissions process2. Respond to and monitor telephone and email-based inquiries regarding the admissions process and academic programs available at Barnard.3. Assist with planning and staffing virtual, local and off-campus recruitment (high schools, college fairs, workshops, etc.)4. Assist with arrangements for open house and fly-in programs in the fall and recruitment events for admitted students in the spring5. Read and evaluate applications for first-year and transfer applicants.6. Assist with preliminary transfer credit evaluations 7. Other administrative duties and projects as assigned**Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:****Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:**Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAn understanding of the values of a liberal arts education for women and the ability to articulate these values effectively is also essentialStrong attention to detail and organization skillsStrong presentation and public speaking skillsWillingness and availability to work some evenings and/or weekends for on-campus programming**Computer skills:** Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Slate preferred. **Qualifications:**Currently enrolled in a Graduate Program, preferably within a higher education field.This is an on site position|Salary Range: $22/hour*The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.***Company:**Barnard College**Time Type:**Part time