Admissions Officer

Broward College • Boulder, CO

2d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the purpose of the job is to collect review and assess applications, transcripts, and related documents for compliance with eligibility for admission. Additionally, employees in this job classification will coordinate and support marketing and recruitment initiatives, in collaboration with the District Recruitment team as well as assist students through the Admissions and Registration process. This position will also provide information related to the college’s programs of study and career options to prospects and applicants. This position will be responsible for managing, expediting, and maintaining files, records and other documents, and ensures accurate progression of completed files throughout the admission process. Performs related work as directed. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservice- records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Four years of related/relevant experience.
• Fully proficient in professional and functional standards and protocols of position
• General understanding of College’s structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Ability to contribute in multiple related areas within the function
• Expertise in understanding and following project plans, including the coordination of multiple resources and activities
• Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area
• Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate and colleagues within the College as well as presentation skills
• Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems

Responsibilities

• Represents Broward College at recruitment events by providing information to increase prospective students' institutional awareness.
• Advises and processes students on admissions requirements/procedures, as well as academic program information and student services, to facilitate enrollment and retention.
• Processes various registration transactions such as clearing holds, gathering required documents for student records, processing exemptions/overrides, etc. to ensure a smooth registration process.
• Provides informational materials to students and parents for the assigned campus to evaluate and improve college recruitment strategies.
• Responds to inquiries and investigates/resolves problems related to transactions handled by the department; provides advice and guidance via the telephone and in person on the application of admissions and registration policies, procedures and documents.
• Serves as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operations problems.
• Coordinates accurate correspondence and information to be distributed to prospective students in order to keep the community informed of updates.
• Provides administrative support to include the expediting and coordination of incoming and outgoing documentation relative to admissions policy and procedural issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees