Pay Range: $27.00hr - $32.00hr
Job Overview:
The organization is seeking an Admission and Student Services Coordinator to provide academic counseling, manage student records, and support graduate recruitment and admissions processes.
Position Responsibilities / Job Accountabilities:
- Provide academic counseling on curriculum, degree requirements, transfer credit, academic progress, and graduation clearance.
- Maintain student records and coordinate registration, grading, enrollment verification, degree progress, petitions, and related activities.
- Evaluate students' academic, administrative, or personal concerns and connect them with appropriate university resources.
- Provide support for graduate recruitment and admission efforts led by the Academic Program Administrator.
- Coordinate, host, and support virtual and in-person information sessions, admitted-student programs, and other graduate recruitment and admissions events. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.
- Prepare applications for review and manage application data using university application systems and CRM.
- Advise prospective applicants and applicants on the admission process, academic program requirements, financial aid options, and sample career outcomes of alumni.
- Carefully maintain applicant and student records and regularly compile statistical data for strategic and informational needs. Prepare reports for internal and external use.
- Maintain currency on policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to admission, financial aid, registration, transfer credit evaluation, and course and degree requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The organization reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Preferred Requirements:
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in a higher education environment, preferably in admissions or recruiting.
- Experience using Student Information System (SIS).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends for events as necessary.
- Proficient skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with international students and understanding of F-1 visa rules.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, service-oriented operation.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities and fluctuating workloads.
Top 3 Required Skills:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation, and student-service skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate academic policies, degree requirements, and university procedures accurately.
Top 3 Preferred Skills:
- Experience in higher education, preferably in graduate admissions, recruitment, or academic advising.
- Experience using Student Information System (SIS), application management systems, and CRM platforms.
- Experience supporting international students and familiarity with F-1 visa regulations.
Top 3 5 Daily Responsibilities:
- Advise current and prospective graduate students on admissions, curriculum, degree requirements, academic progress, financial aid options, and graduation clearance.
- Maintain accurate applicant and student records and coordinate registration, grading, enrollment verification, petitions, transfer-credit evaluations, and related processes.
- Support graduate recruitment and admissions by preparing applications for review, managing application data, and responding to applicant inquiries.
- Host or support virtual and in-person information sessions and other graduate recruitment and admissions events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience.