Admissions & Student Affairs Coordinator

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC’s Career Hub

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, is seeking an Admissions & Student Affairs Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and student-facing support within the ASA Office of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This role serves as the primary contact for office operations, reception services, and referrals to institutional resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, travel, and communications, supporting events, managing records per

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or high school diploma with 10+ years of educational admin support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, education, health sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a higher education or medical/clinical environment.
• Computer skills required, especially in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary front-office staff member for the ASA Office, greeting students and visitors, managing ASA phone lines, and directing inquiries to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with unit leaders to establish and maintain consistent and efficient operational procedures for the ASA Office.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine staff administrative and operational needs.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Assist with managing ASA shared inboxes, including the COM Admissions Inbox, COM Student Success Inbox, and COM Student Government Inbox, in collaboration with unit leaders.
• Assist with the preparation of departmental communications, presentations, event materials, and other resources.
• Support departmental meetings, student and staff development activities, and COM events, including room reservations, supply purchasing, catering requests, and other logistical needs.
• Maintain confidential student, applicant, and departmental records in accordance with FERPA, University policies, and applicable College procedures.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Admissions & Student Affairs Coordinator

COMPENSATION RANGE:48,000.00 - 51,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT:Dean Col Osteopathic Med Operations

TARGET HIRE DATE:12/1/2026

BENEFITS:UNC’s Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/25/2026

Position Summary:

The Admissions & Student Affairs Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and student-facing support for the Admissions and Student Affairs (ASA) Office within the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This position serves as the primary point of contact for office operations, reception services, administrative coordination, financial transaction support, and student inquiries. The coordinator promotes efficient office operations, supports staff effectiveness, and enhances student experience through responsive service and informed referral to institutional resources.

Job Duties:

30% ASA Office Administration and Support

• Serve as the primary front-office staff member for the ASA Office, greeting students and visitors, managing ASA phone lines, and directing inquiries to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with unit leaders to establish and maintain consistent and efficient operational procedures for the ASA Office.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine staff administrative and operational needs.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Assist with managing ASA shared inboxes, including the COM Admissions Inbox, COM Student Success Inbox, and COM Student Government Inbox, in collaboration with unit leaders.
• Assist with the preparation of departmental communications, presentations, event materials, and other resources.
• Support departmental meetings, student and staff development activities, and COM events, including room reservations, supply purchasing, catering requests, and other logistical needs.
• Maintain confidential student, applicant, and departmental records in accordance with FERPA, University policies, and applicable College procedures.

30% Student Engagement and Student Support

• Serve as the primary administrative contact for COM student organizations, in consultation with the Director of Student Engagement & Culture, coordinating operational needs such as room reservations, event logistics, supply requests, storage, and access to College resources.
• Provide responsive, student-centered service by answering routine questions regarding admissions, enrollment, registration, student services, and ASA processes using established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Triage student questions and concerns and connect students with the appropriate ASA staff member, College office, or University resource for further assistance.
• Maintain current knowledge of College and University resources and effective working relationships with key campus partners to facilitate accurate and timely student referrals.
• Provide administrative coordination among students, ASA staff, faculty, counselors, learning specialists, and other administrators in support of student success and engagement initiatives.
• Foster an environment that promotes respect for and effective engagement with individuals from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

30% ASA Department Financial Management

• Process and support P-card purchases for the ASA Office in accordance with University and College policies and procedures.
• Process approved P-card purchases for the Student Government Association and COM student organizations, as needed.
• Prepare and submit travel reimbursements and related documentation for ASA staff and students traveling on behalf of the COM.
• Assist with departmental budget tracking, transaction monitoring, financial documentation, and compliance in conjunction with the COM accounting specialist.
• Complete required reconciliation and reallocation of departmental purchases and transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with University requirements.

10% Other Duties as Assigned

• Collaborate with COM units to support departmental initiatives, special projects, and College-wide priorities.
• Provide temporary administrative coverage during staff absences or peak operational periods.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes, procedures, and systems within the College.
• Respond to emerging operational needs and institutional priorities that align with the scope of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree or High School Diploma with 10-plus years work experience in educational admin support; Bachelor’s preferred in business administration, education, health sciences, or a related field;

At least 2 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a higher education or medical/clinical environment.

Computer skills required, especially in Microsoft Office.

Additional Requirements:

• Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resumen
• Names and contact information of three professional references.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC:

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 andcontinues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobility,UNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44% ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend college.UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, tolearn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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Background Check

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