Inquiry Specialist

South University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online. The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home. What's next for you is the first priority for us! Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow. South University, the right direction for a brighter future. POSITION SUMMARY: The Inquiry Specialist is responsible for timely distribution of student inquiries through our electronic distribution system and maintaining accurate and complete data for inquires provided by third party marketing partners. Support Admissions staff with activity processing for reassigned inquiries. Provide clerical/administrative support as needed. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality service, development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least one year of administrative experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills with supervisor and staff positions.
Strong computer literacy skills with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Organize and process new student inquiries using proprietary software.
Research duplicate inquiries to assure that the inquiry is properly assigned.
Assure that inter-school inquiries for prospects best served by a ground school environment are properly referred or that prospects referred from other schools are assigned to Online Admissions staff on a timely fashion.
Trouble-shoot inquiry and activity problems for the Admissions department.
Generate reports from the student database.
Responsible for transferring and reassigning inquiries between ADA's.
Maintain security and integrity of inquiry distribution process.
Other duties as assigned