Undergraduate Admissions Officer - College of IST

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

279d • $46,400 - $67,300

About The Position

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is seeking an Undergraduate Admissions Officer to provide consultative services to prospective and current students and their families, facilitate admissions, determine financial aid eligibility, and evaluate applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 1+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise prospective students/families regarding enrollment through the student life cycle
• Responsible for providing in-take services; respond to direct requests from individual applicants, parents, and counselors through phone, email, and assisting visitors to the office
• Review, analyze, assess, and process information, records, and transcripts for consultation with families
• Present at recruitment and/or student aid and/or enrollment services events for prospective and current students on behalf of the University and/or campus
• Create and implement outreach programs/presentations to attract students and increase enrollment
• Work and collaborate with other University unit/campuses to develop and deliver a consistent message to prospective and current students during the enrollment life cycle
• Manage application follow-up by running reports, develop communication strategies to reach students with active applications, and maintain reports/spreadsheets

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and retirement plans
• Generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis)
• Sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis)
• Paid holidays (12 per calendar year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree