Admissions Specialist

Western New Mexico University•Mission, NM

22h

About The Position

The Admissions Specialist processes undergraduate applications and maintains accurate student records. This role provides essential support to applicants throughout the application process, ensuring all necessary materials are received and processed efficiently. The specialist also plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of student data within the CRM and ERP systems, and collaborates with various departments to support student success and enrollment goals.

Requirements

Proficiency in processing undergraduate applications.
Ability to maintain accurate student records.
Skills in applicant support and correspondence.
Experience with processing online submissions.
Capability to update applicant files with supporting materials.
Experience supporting felony review processes.
Knowledge of CRM and ERP systems for data entry and integrity.
Ability to apply discount and attribute codes and verify qualifications.
Experience discussing degree/program options with students.
Coordination of advising and registration.
Collaboration with academic departments and student services.
Up-to-date knowledge of academic programs, student life, and admissions policies.
Experience in developing and implementing recruitment, marketing, and enrollment strategies.
Ability to process and resolve admissions-related petitions, appeals, and disputes.
Experience with review and maintenance of admissions-related web content.
Skills in planning and execution of admissions events.

Responsibilities

Processes undergraduate applications and maintains accurate student records.
Provides applicant support and correspondence to complete application files, including processing online submissions and communicating about missing materials.
Updates applicant files with supporting materials.
Supports the undergraduate felony review process through document collection and communication.
Supports the functionality and data integrity of the CRM and ERP systems by entering applicant information, and reviewing and correcting student records.
Applies discount and attribute codes and verifies qualifications as required.
Assists incoming students by discussing degree/program options and coordinating advising and registration.
Collaborates with academic departments and student services to support student success.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of academic programs, student life, and admissions policies.
Participates in the development and implementation of recruitment, marketing, and enrollment strategies.
Processes and resolves admissions-related petitions, appeals, and disputes.
Assists with the review and maintenance of admissions-related web content.
Supports planning and execution of admissions events such as Open House and Orientation and other events.
Performs other duties as assigned.