Admissions Specialist

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the creation and update of admissions, registration and student records for prospective and current Palm Beach State students in a timely manner. Assists with maintaining College compliance with determining Florida residency per state statute. Reviews and processes transcripts, forms, and enrollment data; provides expertise and trains within the department. The position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with additional training related to the position
• One year of related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment
• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Ability to research information for problem solving
• Regular physical attendance required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts student admissions, registration and pre-registration processes, and assists with bulk student registration.
• Prepares and reviews documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Processes and logs documents into system.
• Answers, screens, researches, informs, advises, records, processes and follows-up all customer requests efficiently and expeditiously as received by telephone, mail or personally.
• Acquires knowledge of other staff duties and serves as a backup as necessary.
• Responds to requests from parents and students regarding program, transfers, complaints, and discipline.
• May conduct workshops with parents regarding College or program information requirements.
• Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within area of expertise.
• Coordinates the preparation, administration, and issuance of transcripts, following the policies regarding the preparation, transfer, and release of transcripts.
• Assists students and personnel with operating office equipment such as personal computers, printers, and copying machines, as well as software programs, providing training when necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC
• Tuition reimbursement
• Degree recognition award
• Educational leave
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities
• Wellness programs and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more
• Leadership programs
• Professional learning workshops
• State retirement plan options
• Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED