Enrollment Management - CSCU Administrative Assistant

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

9d•$68,610 - $68,610•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is seeking applications for a CSCU Administrative Assistant in the Office of Enrollment Management. WCSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community and is proud to be a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). The Division of Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership for the university’s enrollment, recruitment, retention, and student access initiatives. This division supports the institution’s mission by developing and implementing comprehensive enrollment strategies that promote student success and institutional sustainability. The CSCU Administrative Assistant will provide confidential administrative support to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Division of Enrollment Management. This role is a key administrative resource, assisting with communications, schedule and project management, supporting enrollment initiatives, maintaining records, and facilitating daily office operations. The position requires regular interaction with students, families, faculty, staff, and external partners, demanding a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of experience and training in a professionally oriented office setting is required.
Must possess strong information technology skills such as Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Must possess a solid understanding of office administration, including organization of materials and records, scheduling, and operational efficiency.
Must have a proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality.
Must possess the ability to work with discretion and professionalism in a high-profile office environment.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using file sharing software such as OneDrive and SharePoint, as well as virtual meeting applications such as WebEx is desired.

Responsibilities

Support the Enrollment Management Division (Admissions, Financial Aid, Veterans Affairs, International Services and related functional areas) in advancing divisional and institutional goals aligned with strategic enrollment objectives.
Assist in Division-Level Budget Administration, including monitoring expenditures, tracking budgets, preparing internal budget reports, processing procurement requisitions, managing vendor invoices, and supporting fiscal planning activities.
Coordinate and Support Division Events and Initiatives, including recruitment programs, yield events, financial aid workshops, orientations, community outreach, and institutional partnership activities—both on and off campus.
Provide Project and Operational Support for division-wide initiatives, strategic projects, system-level reporting, and cross-functional collaborations that support enrollment growth and student success.
Manage Space Reservations and Logistics for meetings, recruitment events, and divisional programs, including securing off-campus venues when necessary to support recruitment and enrollment outreach efforts.
Assist in Tracking and Reporting Enrollment-Related Data, preparing materials that support institutional planning, compliance, and executive decision-making.
Serve as a Cross-Functional Administrative Resource, offering coordination and operational support to divisional leadership and collaborating offices to ensure efficient execution of institutional priorities.