Assistant to the Dean — Enrollment & Admissions Operations

Alaska Pacific University; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Pacific University seeks an Assistant to the Dean of Student Enrollment Services to support day-to-day admissions operations, coordinate communications, and ensure accurate processing of prospective and enrolled students.

The role involves supervising the Data Specialist and Front Desk Coordinator, hiring and training student workers, and assisting Admission Counselors in operational areas to promote efficient matriculation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to recruitment, admissions, and selectivity.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data for decision making and planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Event and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Experience with student information/enterprise systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean of Student Enrollment Services in daily admissions operations.
• Coordinate admissions workflows and communications for prospective and enrolled students.
• Supervise Data Specialist and Front Desk Coordinator; hire and train student workers.
• Assist Admission Counselors and staff in operational areas.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, Campus Life to streamline matriculation.
• Produce and promote regular data reports for recruitment and retention efforts.
• Oversee SIS data integrity and accuracy across departments.
• Serve as backup budget officer and provide management support in absence of the Dean.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment planning across Alaska and with tribal organizations.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Event management

Project management

Multitasking

MS Office

SIS systems

Customer service

Diversity outreach

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SIS software

Job description

Alaska Pacific University seeks an Assistant to the Dean of Student Enrollment Services to support day-to-day admissions operations, coordinate communications, and ensure accurate processing of prospective and enrolled students.

The role involves supervising the Data Specialist and Front Desk Coordinator, hiring and training student workers, and assisting Admission Counselors in operational areas to promote efficient matriculation.