Academic Assistant
- Employer
- Northern Kentucky University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 19, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Other Academic Affairs, Deans, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Information
Working Title Academic Assistant Department College of Health and Human Services Compensation Title Academic Assistant Position Number 30022325 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
8:15 a.m. – 4:30 pm Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position
This position is to support the evaluation and admission of students applying to Northern Kentucky University, College of Health and Human Services, as well as the administrative support needs associated with accelerated online programs which continue to experience dramatic growth for the college and new programs being added to the academic portfolio. This position is critical to supporting the college infrastructure to meet the academic demands accompanying this growth. This position is a vital component to making the College of Health & Human Services ( CHHS ) operate efficiently and effectively. Primary Responsibilities
· Admissions processing for academic programs in CHHS : Maintain departmental tracking spreadsheets in Excel (on shared K Drive) to determine number of applicants, progress in admission process, status of admission and compliance to departmental admission requirements. Close attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, confidentiality and the ability to prioritize are essential.
· Work closely with college admissions team to ensure all applications are processed in a timely manner and changes in admission procedures are clearly communicated to internal and external stakeholders, as well as applicants.
· Serve as a primary contact for prospective students communicating via phone and email regarding the admissions process as needed.
· Communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff and external offices (Office of Graduate Education, Office of Admission, Office of University Registrar) on a regular basis via email and phone.
· Create and maintain communication from CHHS to new applicants and admits through the admissions process.
· Work closely with CHHS advising team to provide seamless transition from admission to advising for new students.
· Assist with execution of enrollment strategic planning, to include management of wait lists.
Support other responsibilities as needed. Qualifications
High school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of experience required, preferably in a professional or higher education setting. Computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Position requires good time management, interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change quickly and to work with little supervision. Also, requires excellent data skills, keen attention to detail and very high accuracy rate. Application review begins immediately.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
It is Northern Kentucky University’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited. Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education High School Diploma Minimum Experience 2 years Salary $16.01/hour minimum Pay Grade S66
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2022S1597 Job Open Date 04/19/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11687 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the “Next” button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the “Posting Summary Page” by clicking on the “Next” button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
Position Information
Working Title Academic Assistant Department College of Health and Human Services Compensation Title Academic Assistant Position Number 30022325 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
8:15 a.m. – 4:30 pm Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position
This position is to support the evaluation and admission of students applying to Northern Kentucky University, College of Health and Human Services, as well as the administrative support needs associated with accelerated online programs which continue to experience dramatic growth for the college and new programs being added to the academic portfolio. This position is critical to supporting the college infrastructure to meet the academic demands accompanying this growth. This position is a vital component to making the College of Health & Human Services ( CHHS ) operate efficiently and effectively. Primary Responsibilities
· Admissions processing for academic programs in CHHS : Maintain departmental tracking spreadsheets in Excel (on shared K Drive) to determine number of applicants, progress in admission process, status of admission and compliance to departmental admission requirements. Close attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, confidentiality and the ability to prioritize are essential.
· Work closely with college admissions team to ensure all applications are processed in a timely manner and changes in admission procedures are clearly communicated to internal and external stakeholders, as well as applicants.
· Serve as a primary contact for prospective students communicating via phone and email regarding the admissions process as needed.
· Communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff and external offices (Office of Graduate Education, Office of Admission, Office of University Registrar) on a regular basis via email and phone.
· Create and maintain communication from CHHS to new applicants and admits through the admissions process.
· Work closely with CHHS advising team to provide seamless transition from admission to advising for new students.
· Assist with execution of enrollment strategic planning, to include management of wait lists.
Support other responsibilities as needed. Qualifications
High school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of experience required, preferably in a professional or higher education setting. Computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Position requires good time management, interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change quickly and to work with little supervision. Also, requires excellent data skills, keen attention to detail and very high accuracy rate. Application review begins immediately.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
It is Northern Kentucky University’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited. Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education High School Diploma Minimum Experience 2 years Salary $16.01/hour minimum Pay Grade S66
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2022S1597 Job Open Date 04/19/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11687 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- NKU Jobs Site
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Employee Referral
- Indeed.com
- Other
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References
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