Admissions Graduate Assistant: Recruit, Engage & Plan Events

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

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