Student Assistant - Admissions

Stevenson University; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A university in Maryland seeks a Student Admissions Assistant to support the Admissions team during the summer. The role involves assisting in reviewing applications, greeting visitors, and performing data entry tasks. Candidates must be current Stevenson University students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as a positive attitude and detail-oriented approach. This position offers flexible work hours and is a great opportunity to gain valuable office experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in good standing.
• Experience in an office setting preferred.
• Customer service skills are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist admissions counselors in reviewing applications.
• Greet and assist visitors in the Admissions lobby.
• Perform general office tasks related to data entry.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Current Stevenson University student with at least a 2.5 GPA

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Slate

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Admissions Office is hiring 3 student workers, starting work in mid May to support Admissions processes during the summer. If available, training can occur in April. There is potential for student workers to continue working during the Fall 2026 term, pending review.

Position Summary

This Student – Admissions Assistant position will assist the members of the Admissions Staff and provide support to the Guest Experience Coordinator at the front desk of the Admissions Office. Admissions Assistants will support admissions counselors through various projects as well as reviewing and charting transcripts for the application file review process, interacting with visitors, prospective students and parents, answering and making phone calls in a professional manner, assisting with scheduling, checking in, and documenting of appointments for campus visits and interviews, representing the University at events, and entering prospective student data into Ellucian Colleague and Slate. A commitment for a full academic year is preferred.

Education / Experience

Current Stevenson University student in good standing at the University, both academically and judicially, with at least a 2.5 GPA. Preferably a sophomore, junior or senior. Experience in an office setting with customer service or data entry preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be a reliable, team player with a positive attitude is of the highest importance.
• Professionalism and enthusiasm for Stevenson University.
• Accuracy with attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of multi‑line phone systems.
• Accurate and timely data entry skills for application review and updates to student information in the database.
• Clear, friendly speaking voice and effective speaking and writing skills for conversations with families.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, knowledge of Colleague or Slate preferred.
• Flexible, able to prioritize duties, and possess enthusiasm for learning new skills while working with changing technology. Must possess a strong SU ethic and be a positive SU spokesperson at all times.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized, able to multi‑task and work independently.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move object. Keyboarding, standing and/or sitting, walking, talking and hearing. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal. Clear speaking voice.

Essential Functions

• Assist admissions counselors in reviewing recently submitted applications for admission, namely evaluating transcripts and entering grades into Ellucian Colleague.
• Greet visitors, prospective students and families in Admissions lobby.
• Check and respond to email messages in general Admissions and Register inboxes.
• Assist with answering incoming calls, checking Admissions voicemail and returning calls.
• Perform general office tasks related to data entry, filing and organizing.
• Assist with making confirmation calls and text messages to scheduled visitors.
• Assist with the scheduling, checking in and documenting appointments for campus visits and interviews.
• Assist where needed while setting up for and working large‑scale Admissions events.
• Assist applicants with application status and documents.

Reports To

Guest Experience Coordinator and Senior Associate Director

Posting Information

• Number of Available Positions: 3
• Work Location: Owings Mills
• Position Category: Student
• Position Type: Student Employee
• Months/Year: May–August
• Hours/Week: 15 hour minimum – 29 hour maximum (May–August)
• Hours/Year: (not specified)
• Starting Date: (not specified)
• Ending Date: 08/21/2026
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• Hiring Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
• Recruitment Instructions: Open to All Current Students
• Posting Date: 03/17/2026
• Closing Date/Application Deadline: 05/04/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

EOE /AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

Supplemental Questions

• Are you currently a student enrolled at Stevenson University?
  • Yes
  • No
• What is your current class level?
  • 1st semester freshman
  • 2nd semester freshman
  • 1st semester sophomore
  • 2nd semester sophomore
  • 1st semester junior
  • 2nd semester junior
  • 1st semester senior
  • 2nd semester senior
• Will you need on‑campus housing while working during the summer?
  • Yes
  • No
• What is your summer availability? Do you have any long vacations or internships? (Open Ended Question)
• How soon would you be available to start working? (Open Ended Question)
• What days/times would you have available to work during the fall semester? (Open Ended Question)