Admissions Associate

The University of Akron • Akron, OH

2d • $16

About The Position

Processes applications, transcripts, and other credentials. Evaluate transcripts and enter information into Slate. Assign admission decision letters and follow up correspondence. Update student records and verify the accuracy of data in the system. Provide information to students, parents and counselors on admissions procedures and academic requirements. Follow up with students regarding the status of their application. Request missing credentials needed to complete students’ admissions files. Generate reports from the student database and distribute them to colleagues. Assist at Admissions recruitment events and visit days, and perform other functions as needed.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in admissions, student services, registrar, financial aid or other high school, college or university setting or professional office.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet, database and word processing capabilities required.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of university procedures, policies and administrative structure preferred.
• Some college level coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes applications, transcripts, and other credentials.
• Evaluate transcripts and enter information into Slate.
• Assign admission decision letters and follow up correspondence.
• Update student records and verify the accuracy of data in the system.
• Provide information to students, parents and counselors on admissions procedures and academic requirements.
• Follow up with students regarding the status of their application.
• Request missing credentials needed to complete students’ admissions files.
• Generate reports from the student database and distribute them to colleagues.
• Assist at Admissions recruitment events and visit days, and perform other functions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees