Job Summary:
The Admissions Coordinator will assist in all stages of the application process, from participating in off-campus and on-campus recruitment activities, to applicant interview days, and providing tours of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·AƬÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ and Auburn University campuses. They will give presentations; process admissions applicant files; update applicant statuses in admissions software; maintain organized and confidential applicant information, and interface with other departments within Âé¶¹¾«Æ·AƬÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´. In addition, they will assist the Director of Admissions with all daily activities, special projects, and perform various administrative duties. This position is the front-line contact for admissions of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·AƬÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´- Auburn and as such the candidate must be a superior communicator.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Licensure or certification: Valid driver’s license.
- Experience:
- Superior communication skills – needs to make presentations, communicate face- to-face, via telephone, and in written forms with prospective students, current students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies in a professional and respectful manner
- Highly organized and detail orientated
- Ability to interact with and develop strong relationships with a variety of individuals, groups, and institutions
- Ability to maintain a positive and fresh approach and attitude
- Commitment to confidentiality
- Willingness to attend special events as needed (on and off campus) for recruitment of new students or obtain continuing education
- Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, basic design software, and the ability to learn new computer programs as needed
- Flexibility and willing to perform multiple tasks as they arise
- Ability to problem solve, think and act quickly
- Ability to work in an environment with multiple daily interruptions.
- Previous recruitment experience preferred.
Skills required for this position:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong team player
- Commitment to Âé¶¹¾«Æ·AƬÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ and the division’s values
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
- Self-starter
Preferences are given to candidates with experience in higher education or other professional/service environment; presentation skills.
Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.