Graduate Applications Support Specialist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Applicant Services Assistant to join the Graduate Enrollment Services team within the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. The role will liaison with departments, manage applicant files and credentials, and coordinate communications among GSAS, departments, applicants and advisors.

You will prepare communications to applicants and newly admitted students, respond to inquiries, and perform data entry while keeping database files accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of office experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and database applications.
• Moderate to fast keyboarding; good proofreading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to departments for applicant files and credential information.
• Maintain and manipulate applicant and credential databases and document imaging.
• Coordinate communications among GSAS, departments, applicants and advisors.
• Prepare and disseminate print and electronic communications to applicants and newly admitted students.
• Respond to inquiries, provide information on policies and procedures, and assist with data entry and record-keeping.

Skills

Customer service

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Typing speed

Proofreading

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

New York University is seeking an Applicant Services Assistant to join the Graduate Enrollment Services team within the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. The role will liaison with departments, manage applicant files and credentials, and coordinate communications among GSAS, departments, applicants and advisors.

You will prepare communications to applicants and newly admitted students, respond to inquiries, and perform data entry while keeping database files accurate and up to date.