Admissions Assistant

Posting Job Title

Admissions Assistant

Department

Student Success & Strategy

Position Type

Part-time Regular

Number of openings

1

Job Summary

Responsibilities include assisting applicants complete the application for admission, then reviewing applications to make admission decisions based on Kansas state statute and policies of the Kansas Board of Regents and JCCC. This position enters, verifies, examines, evaluates and reviews complex academic records and credentials of a significant number of applicants using numerous student information systems. Serve as primary professional for the receipt and processing of paper and electronic high school transcripts.
Must be detail oriented, have computer competency and strong communication skills, as this role could require assisting with other admission-related functions, including numerous aspects of student academic record evaluation, data management and testing, imaging and document processing.
This position also entails providing excellent customer service to a diverse community by phone, email, mail, and in person as questions arise from students regarding their admissions status. Communication requirements include the willingness to professionally collaborate with other Enrollment Management departments to provide advisory assistance.
May be expected to work evenings and/or weekends during peak seasons. Works with colleagues in documenting office policies, practices, workflows, and projects including the creation or maintenance of job-related workflow documents, job aids, business practice and training guides.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree. One year of experience working with student records or other confidential materials. Experience in a position requiring significant data entry. Teamwork and experience in a diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Experience working in the admission office at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Attention to detail, organization, and dependable. Working with Banner or other student software.

Required application documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Hours per Week

25

Work Hours/Days

Monday-Friday, 12 pm -6 pm

Salary Grade Level

Level 4

Salary

S15.47-19.34 per hour

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 07 Jan 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jan 2022 Central Standard Time