Admissions Coordinator

CHESS • Santa Fe, NM

1d • $45,030 - $54,142 • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator guides the direction, administration, and supervision of admissions transactions, ensuring they are completed promptly in compliance with college, state, and federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Admissions Coordinator ensures all admissions transactions are provided in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable college, state, and federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. Provides support to potential students and helps currently enrolled students in evaluating student credentials, checking standardized test scores, reviewing applications, maintain student records, and reading high school transcripts. The Admissions Coordinator does not supervise others.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable college, state, and federal regulations related to admissions and student records.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS), admissions operations, and student data management.
• Skill in maintaining accurate, confidential student records and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Skill in effective written and verbal communication with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple admissions transactions efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy in admissions and registration activities.
• Ability to work independently while following established policies and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years’ job-related experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and organized documentation and reporting of admissions data in compliance with reporting requirements.
• Manages both computerized and hard-copy file systems of departmental records.
• Organizes and deploys student workers and volunteers for community events, ensuring adequate staffing and smooth operations while providing valuable experience and engagement opportunities for participants.
• Provides direction on policies and procedures to Admissions Staff, training them on admission and records processes and how functions impact student billing.
• Checks prospective student credentials and standardized test scores, reviewing applications and high school transcripts.
• Reviews and evaluates requests from students to be considered as in-state residents for tuition purposes.
• Ensures efficient and accurate management of the Student Information System (SIS) for admissions, maintaining current processes and information in compliance with college policies and procedures.
• Ensures smooth admissions and registration processes by providing comprehensive support and clear communication to students and stakeholders, while actively promoting diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level