Military Admissions Associate

Auburn University Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Montgomery is looking for an individual to assist Veterans Services with a focus on integrating resources and offering educational benefits. The role involves recruiting prospective students, training VA work study students, and acting as a point of contact for veterans and military personnel.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential. The position contributes significantly to the mission of providing educational opportunities for all individuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of general office experience.
• Specific program-related experience is desired.
• Education can be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans Services with basic training of VA work study student workers.
• Recruit prospective students and inform veterans of educational benefits.
• Serve as the point of contact for Veterans Services.
• Assist with liaison efforts and distribute military-related materials.
• Participate in admission activities and provide initial advising.

Skills

Basic word processing software

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Public speaking and presentation skills

Education

High school diploma

Substitutable related education

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for assisting Veterans Services with the one stop concept at AUM and integrating the current Veterans and Military Resource Center policies and procedures.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include basic training of VA work study student workers.
• This position will recruit prospective students and inform veterans, military personnel and families of the educational benefits and opportunities that AUM has to offer.
• This position functions as a point of contact for Veterans Services, to receive visitors and/or telephone calls; answer routine questions; take messages and/or refer to appropriate offices.
• This position will assist with liaison efforts and request, sort, display and distribute military and benefit related materials appropriately.
• The position participates in admission activities both on and off campus. They also provide initial advising to prospective students and parents about admission, financial aid and registration processes.
• This position works closely with the Office of Financial Aid, Office of Student Accounts, and the Scholarships Office to ensure that the proper information is provided to the students.
• Coordinate activities involving the distribution and receipt of information from departments or units within the assigned area.
• Coordinate the work of other staff including administrative personnel, student workers, and part‑time employees.
• This position will participate in call campaigns and outreach initiatives as directed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of general office experience. Specific program‑related experience is desired. Education can be substituted for experience. Additional education in a related field may be substituted for experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic word processing software and the ability to operate standard PC/PC software applications
• Knowledge of scope, guidelines, and operation of departmental or unit program
• Knowledge of assigned department forms, rules, etc.
• Knowledge of record‑keeping procedures
• Knowledge of applicable university policies and procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to review materials and identify discrepancies or mistakes (i.e., proofreading)
• Ability to respond to several demands at one time
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to provide information and assistance to assigned staff and customers
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities and the work of others
• Knowledge of acceptable advising and/or recruiting techniques and practices
• Skill in making written and oral presentations
• Ability to advise and recruit prospective students
• Ability to speak in public, and make presentations

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURNUNIVERSITYATMONTGOMERYIS ANAFFIRMATIVEACTION/EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.