Admissions Specialist
- Employer
- Northern Kentucky University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 29, 2022
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Position Information
Working Title Admissions Specialist Department Admissions Compensation Title Position Number 30024302 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8:15 am-4:30 pm Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
This position serves as the initial contact person for students and family members for the Office of Admissions. This position communicates specific admission information to prospective undergraduate and graduate students, parents and family members, high school counselors and other campus offices.
This position assesses undergraduate admission files for completion of Pre-College curriculum, Kentucky Council on Post-secondary Education ( CPE ) Admission Standards, NKU Admission Standards and Program-specific admission standards and makes informed and accurate admission decisions based upon these results, and handles all admissions correspondence.
This position also assists in collection and processing of application fees, enrollment confirmation fees and orientation fees.
This position assesses graduate admission files for completion to include, college credentials, GRE / GMAT scores, other application materials and produces applicant correspondence. Primary Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include:
Responsible for processing undergraduate, graduate, and school based scholar applications (18,000+ are received annually).
Evaluates high school transcripts, college transcripts, ACT, SAT, AP, IB scores, makes decisions on admissions, restrictions, residency and course placement.
Accurately enters necessary data into Student Information System ( SAP ), processes application fee and correspondence and ensures data accuracy.
Provided error-resolution with on-line workflow via SAP and Image Now and utilizes SLATE and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ensures records are properly secured in keeping with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts ( FERPA ).
Provides outstanding customer service to prospective students/parents, current students, faculty and staff members and answers incoming calls to the university and the Office of Admissions.
Assist with multiple recruitment events and on-site and off-site admissions programs.
Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Processing and Assistant Director of Outreach to ensure data quality and record retention is being met while also serving in a customer service role. Qualifications
High school diploma/ GED and one year of previous experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Other required skills include:
Superior customer service
Technical experience
Critical thinking skills
Computer data entry
Detail oriented and organized
Diplomatic with an ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task Ability to make accurate and deliberate decisions in an often high volume work environment
Electronic in-box and electronic processing (non-paper workflow.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education Some College Minimum Experience 1 year Salary $14.86 per hour minimum Pay Grade S65
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2022S1610 Job Open Date 04/29/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11794 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 Admissions Specialist Department Admissions Compensation Title Position Number 30024302 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8:15 am-4:30 pm Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
This position serves as the initial contact person for students and family members for the Office of Admissions. This position communicates specific admission information to prospective undergraduate and graduate students, parents and family members, high school counselors and other campus offices.
This position assesses undergraduate admission files for completion of Pre-College curriculum, Kentucky Council on Post-secondary Education ( CPE ) Admission Standards, NKU Admission Standards and Program-specific admission standards and makes informed and accurate admission decisions based upon these results, and handles all admissions correspondence.
This position also assists in collection and processing of application fees, enrollment confirmation fees and orientation fees.
This position assesses graduate admission files for completion to include, college credentials, GRE / GMAT scores, other application materials and produces applicant correspondence. Primary Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include:
Responsible for processing undergraduate, graduate, and school based scholar applications (18,000+ are received annually).
Evaluates high school transcripts, college transcripts, ACT, SAT, AP, IB scores, makes decisions on admissions, restrictions, residency and course placement.
Accurately enters necessary data into Student Information System ( SAP ), processes application fee and correspondence and ensures data accuracy.
Provided error-resolution with on-line workflow via SAP and Image Now and utilizes SLATE and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ensures records are properly secured in keeping with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts ( FERPA ).
Provides outstanding customer service to prospective students/parents, current students, faculty and staff members and answers incoming calls to the university and the Office of Admissions.
Assist with multiple recruitment events and on-site and off-site admissions programs.
Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Processing and Assistant Director of Outreach to ensure data quality and record retention is being met while also serving in a customer service role. Qualifications
High school diploma/ GED and one year of previous experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Other required skills include:
Superior customer service
Technical experience
Critical thinking skills
Computer data entry
Detail oriented and organized
Diplomatic with an ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task Ability to make accurate and deliberate decisions in an often high volume work environment
Electronic in-box and electronic processing (non-paper workflow.
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education Some College Minimum Experience 1 year Salary $14.86 per hour minimum Pay Grade S65
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2022S1610 Job Open Date 04/29/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11794 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- Describe in detail your knowledge and use of Microsoft
Office.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe, if any, your experience with student record
processing.
(Open Ended Question)
- Why are you interested in this position?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe any customer service experience you may
have.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References
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