Temporary Admission and Communication Coordinator

Mounds Park Academy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Job summary

Mounds Park Academy in Saint Paul, MN seeks a temporary full-time Admission and Communication Coordinator to support families exploring our PreK-12 independent school. You will assist applicants through the admission process, provide exceptional customer service, and report to the Director of Admission and Communication.

This role involves managing student records, enrollment notifications, coordinating calendars, and serving as the database expert.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of applicable experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service and ability to engage diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent office management, multitasking, and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, willing to learn with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and mail merges.
• Commitment to MPA's mission and being a brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Advance the mission, vision, and values of Mounds Park Academy.
• Serve prospective families information in person, on the phone, and by mail.
• Move applicants through admission and onboarding; manage student records and enrollment notifications.
• Provide administrative support for the director of enrolment and communication and the office; calendar coordination, inventory, expenses.
• Be an active, positive, contributing member of the school community.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Office management

Confidential information handling

Excel & mail merge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Mail Merge

Job description

Temporary Admission and Communication Coordinator

Temporary Saint Paul, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1066

Salary Range: $20.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent school in Saint Paul, MN that serves approximately 575 students from throughout the Twin Cities area. Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a rigorous college preparatory experience that is demanding, but not draining, and goes far beyond memorization. Students are challenged to apply their understanding to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. This is what we call rigor with purpose, and it grounds our students in the radical idea that their identity in the world is not measured by a test score, but rather by the depth and decency of their impact on the world.

MPA is committed to embracing diversity, seeking equity, and continually striving to be truly inclusive. As a community, MPA is focused on fostering a safe and inclusive space for all, aspiring to be cognizant of gender identity and equality, religious understanding, socio-economic diversity, and racial justice.

Mounds Park Academy seeks a temporary full-time admission and communication assistant. This role will provide exceptional customer service to families learning about Mounds Park Academy, assist the office in moving applicants through the admission process, and provide administrative support for the director and the office. This position reports to the director of admission and communication.

Responsibilities Include

• Advance the mission, vision, and values of Mounds Park Academy.
• Serve prospective families seeking more information about Mounds Park Academy exceptionally well in person, on the phone, and through the mail.
• Assist the office of admission with moving applicants through the admission and onboarding process by managing student records, admission committees, offers of admission, enrollment notifications, and more.
• Provide administrative support for the director of enrollement and communication and the office as a whole by providing daily support, serving as the database expert, coordinating calendars, managing inventory, tracking expenses, and more.
• Be an active, positive, and contributing member of the school community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of applicable experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to engage with people from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional office management skills, including the ability to think independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and be able to work with minimal supervision while also being a contributor to group or team projects.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information. High standards of ethics in conducting job-related activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including deep experience with Excel and mail merges.
• A sincere commitment to MPA's mission and the willingness to be a visible, enthusiastic brand ambassador. Passion for what is good for children and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting.

This is a temporary position with free lunch. Occasional nights/weekends will be necessary.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply as Mounds Park Academy is dedicated to better reflecting our student body and the Twin Cities area through this addition to our exceptional faculty and staff. Information about our school can be found at www.moundsparkacademy.org .

Mounds Park Academy is an equal-opportunity employer.