PT, CCR Admissions Specialist

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College is seeking an Admissions Specialist to manage admissions processing and enrollment advising for CCR programs. You will guide prospective students through the intake and notification process, using CRM systems and campus resources to help students select educational and career goals.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with college systems. A preferred Associate degree and prior higher education experience are a plus; strong

Qualifications

• Experience in standard office procedures and equipment.
• Familiarity with college systems and document management tools.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to guide students through admissions and enrollment processes.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Meet potential students and enroll them into the CRM.
• Advise prospective students via email, phone, in person, and virtually.
• Review intake forms and refer to placement testing when needed.
• Input and update student information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Explain policies and program requirements to students.
• Help students plan courses to meet program requirements and goals.
• Coordinate with Testing Center, Advising team, and CCR coordinators.
• Maintain and update the LEIS form for the program.
• Keep abreast of admission requirements and revisions; send notifications.
• Send electronic notifications and updates to prospective students.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Adobe

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Diversity awareness

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Advansys Sharepoint

Datatel

My College

Perceptive Content

Job description

The Admissions Specialist is responsible for the admissions processing of the College. Performs a variety of tasks related to enrollment advising students into CCR programs and supporting them through the admission process for the various programs.

1. Day-to-day tasks may include meeting potential students, enrolling them into the CRM.

2. Meets with prospective students to provide information and guidance to assist in their transition to a college environment via email, phone, face to face and virtually.

3. Reviews student’s intake forms and refers prospective students to placement testing if necessary. Assists students in CCR intake process.

4. Input, update, and review student information into database and other spreadsheets.

5. Explains policies, procedures, and program requirements and assists students in selecting educational and career goals.

6. Advises and assists students in planning and selecting courses that meet program requirements, educational and career goals.

7. Collaborates and communicates with CPCC Testing Center, CCR Advising team and CCR coordinators.

8. Creates, maintains, and updates the program LEIS form.

9. Stays abreast of all program application requirements and revisions, sends out admission notifications

10. Sends electronic notifications and updates to prospective students.

11. Performs other tasks as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED with related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Associate degree from an accredited institution and one year of office experience

Experience in a higher education setting, specifically in student admissions or advising

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment; Microsoft Office, Google documents and Adobe skills

Knowledge of college systems such as Advansys Sharepoint, Datatel, My College, Perceptive Content, etc.

Writing and proofreading skills; Attention to detail

Initiative to lead and assist students in admissions as needed

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task to support multiple programs

Ability to work with the public and individuals from diverse backgrounds

Strong customer service skills: Ability to work internally w/ faculty, staff & students

Willingness to contribute creatively to process improvements and outreach

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment