Admissions Program Assistant

Tufts University • Medford, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first-year and transfer class each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years administrative experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to work with diverse populations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• experience working within an educational setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing CRMs and databases

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the office’s recruitment planning initiatives, including maintaining event calendars, coordinating off-campus events, and other planning duties.
• Supporting the undergraduate application process by serving as a primary point-of-contact for transfer applicants, processing transfer credentials, and other process-related tasks.
• Providing excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person conversations.
• Completing essential administrative functions such as data entry, application credential processing, managing and responding to email and phone inquiries, packing and shipping materials, and other tasks as assigned.
• Staffing the reception desks in the admissions buildings and/or event locations during regular business hours, as requested/needed.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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