Nursing Admissions Specialist — College Admissions Pro

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Community College is seeking a Nursing Admissions Specialist to provide administrative support for nursing program applicants and act as admissions liaison across college divisions. You will manage records, assist with the SIS admissions system, and ensure timely communications with applicants.

This role requires strong customer service, excellent written and oral communication, and meticulous attention to FERPA compliance and deadline-driven workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with FERPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing program applicants and support faculty during the selection process.
• Coordinate all activities involved with supporting the instructor-initiated withdrawal policy.
• Serve as admissions liaison with college divisions regarding high school dual enrollment.
• Manage the required records reporting process to outside agencies.
• Provide customer/technical support by assisting students with the PeopleSoft SIS and the admissions application.
• Update information for the admissions and records website, review admissions applications daily, send acceptance letters and welcome packets, and complete student deferment forms.
• Ensure FERPA compliance.
• Review and verify residency documentation for in-state tuition eligibility.
• Process student program changes, updates to student records, course registrations, withdrawals, and enrollment verification requests.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with other administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Human relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Keyboarding and computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft SIS

Job description

New River Community College is seeking a Nursing Admissions Specialist to provide administrative support for nursing program applicants and act as admissions liaison across college divisions. You will manage records, assist with the SIS admissions system, and ensure timely communications with applicants.

This role requires strong customer service, excellent written and oral communication, and meticulous attention to FERPA compliance and deadline-driven workflows in a fast-paced environment.