Online Enrollment Specialist

Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Position Purpose: The Online Enrollment Specialist is an admissions officer and supports learning by providing data entry and admissions support for the online student population. This position maintains the integrity and accuracy of enrollment data for potential online students and assists with admissions decisions.

Core Competencies:

Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.

Upholds the Mission Statement:Aurora University an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.

Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Download applications and inquiries daily

Review application to track scholarships, discounts, and student coding

Process all canceled and deferred applications

Review student progression plans and transfer credit for accuracy

Assist with transcript data entry and document scanning

Update applicant files with missing transcript information

Review files for admissions decisions

Assist the Director of Online Enrollment and Dean of AU Online with additional tasks as required to consistently meet 72-hour turnaround requirements.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in higher education preferred

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Strong data entry skills
• Ability to work with a small team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with remote support teams
• Experience with spreadsheet and word processing software, Microsoft Professional suite preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian’s Colleague and Slate systems preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend long periods of time at a computer work station.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Ability to interact in person, via electronic media, and on the telephone.
• Ability to use general office equipment.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address.

Apply to:

Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
jobs@aurora.edu - email

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.