Job Details
Job Location
East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT
Description
The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
This position provides services in the Admissions Reservation Center (ARC). Works scheduled shifts.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Fields incoming inquiries from individuals interested in the College; collects and inputs their data; and transfers them to appropriate Admissions staff.
• Contacts individuals who have emailed or mailed a request for information to the College.
• Follows-up with prospects prior to appointment.
• Contacts any appointments who may have missed a scheduled meeting and reschedules them.
• Contacts all incoming students scheduled to begin classes and confirms their attendance
• Conducts Registration reminder campaigns both via telephone and on Campus.
• Meets performance and service objectives in a fast-paced call center environment.
• Staffs multi-line reception area on occasion.
• Provides support to the Admissions front desk.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience in retail and/or hospitality preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate preferred

Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:

• Associate's Degree preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Work shift schedules vary.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationX
Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands/fingers to handle/feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingX
Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX
Vision Requirements:
_X_Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or
left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and
spatial relationships)
No special vision requirements
Salary:

• $36,000 annually

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)