Admission Coordinator - School of Nursing

Hiring Range: $17.84-$19.89 per hour with excellent benefits.

Department: School of Nursing

Closing Date: When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Work Schedule: FTE; hours are flexible Monday-Friday.

General Description:

The Admission Coordinator is responsible for supporting the recruitment and admission of students to the School of Nursing. The position is designed to engage with prospective applicants, prepare and screen applications for review, and assist admitted students as they enter PLU nursing programs. The Admission Coordinator will collaborate with School of Nursing faculty and PLU Admission Counselors to ensure a smooth application and review process. This position reports to the Associate Director of Advising, Admission, and Student Support in the School of Nursing.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, university members, and applicants to the School’s programs.
• Process graduate admission applications, primarily via Banner and third party application portals, such as Slate and NursingCAS.
• Assist with review of transcripts and application materials and organize applicant files and spreadsheet.
• Assist Associate Director in program-wide recruiting and dissemination of admission information, both online and in print.
• Prepare and complete correspondence such as admission decision letters and emails.
• Monitor, maintain and manage various databases to ensure information is comprehensive, current and correct.
• Provide regular reports to supervisor, Deans/program leaders regarding the status of application levels.
• Update the School of Nursing websites as directed.
• Work with School of Nursing administrative staff to provide general office support as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with other university offices to support prospective students through the admission process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong data management and computer based organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain records with frequently changing data.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and ability to learn new software and web-based platforms.
• Ability to manage time to accomplish tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Excellent public relation skills; ability to use proper etiquette.
• Ability to reach out to appropriate sources to get information, contacts, and resources to be successful.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and calmly with people expressing frustration.
• Cooperative, supportive, collegial attitude towards work and people.
• Effective member of a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new responsibilities and adjust to new or changing demands.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive records and documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of related work experience. Education can substitute for some experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience using programs such as Banner, Google Suite, Common App, and CRM
• Experience supporting the admission process in a higher education environment.

Work Conditions:

• Job is largely performed in an office setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit your application materials online to apply at: https://employment.plu.edu/postings/6906

Other Information:

At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation, major holidays off, and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.