Temporary Admissions & Applications Assistant

Arcadia University; Glenside (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia University is seeking an Applicant Assistant for a 6-month temporary role based in Glenside, PA. The position focuses on applicant administration to support Arcadia Abroad's Advising and Student Engagement Team (ASE) across admissions-related tasks.

You will assist with processing applications, transmitting materials to host institutions, database maintenance in Salesforce, and coordinating communications for inquiries from students and partner institutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to work for extended periods in front of a computer screen.
• Familiarity with information management systems or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituents virtually, including students, advisors, staff and faculty in the United States and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Application Outreach, Coordination and Processing (30%): assist in processing and logging over 10,000 electronic and paper submissions, manage records and assist with inquiries.
• Application Transmission (45%): support transmissions to host institutions, monitor dashboards and update guidelines.
• Systems Management (10%): daily CRM use (Salesforce) updates and data entry, verify transcripts and forms.
• Communications Maintenance and Support (5%): manage applicant inbox, respond to ASE emails, participate in follow-up campaigns.
• Administrative Support of Advising and Student Engagement Leadership (10%): coordinate projects, agenda management, and timelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Information systems

Virtual collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Arcadia University is seeking an Applicant Assistant for a 6-month temporary role based in Glenside, PA. The position focuses on applicant administration to support Arcadia Abroad's Advising and Student Engagement Team (ASE) across admissions-related tasks.

You will assist with processing applications, transmitting materials to host institutions, database maintenance in Salesforce, and coordinating communications for inquiries from students and partner institutions.