What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Admissions Onboarding Specialist – Special Admissions and Health Technology Programs position at Germanna Community College?
Or as scheduled
(29 hours per week)
Germanna Community College is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Admissions Onboarding Specialist to guide students through the admissions process, with special emphasis on Health Technology programs and other selective admissions pathways. This role also includes general admissions advising for students in all academic programs. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, student-centered service, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience through a holistic, case management approach. Collaboration with academic departments and student services is essential to supporting prospective, new, and continuing students.
- Serve as a key point of contact for prospective and new students interested in Health Technologies programs, providing clear and accurate guidance on program pathways, prerequisites, and admissions requirements.
- Assist applicants throughout the selective admissions process, including credential collection, document verification, and completion of required steps to ensure timely application review.
- Support students from initial inquiry through enrollment using a case management approach that emphasizes communication, follow-up, and personalized assistance.
- Conduct outreach and participate in recruitment and onboarding events—both virtual and in person—to promote Health Technologies programs and increase applicant engagement.
- Collaborate closely with Health Technologies faculty and staff, Academic Advisors, Financial Aid, and Business Services to help students complete financial aid requirements, set up payment plans, and prepare for advising appointments.
- Verify student eligibility and enrollment readiness by reviewing academic plans, domicile status, transcript evaluations, and other admissions criteria.
- Guide students in accessing and navigating college systems such as myGCC, Navigate, and Lumens, and ensure completion of required orientation and advising steps.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and application status to support compliance, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
- Coordinate communication between departments to ensure a smooth, student-centered admissions and onboarding experience.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, including training on Germanna’s Culture of Care and advising tools, to enhance knowledge, service quality, and student support.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Experience in enrollment services, admissions, or academic advising within a higher education setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, particularly in working with all populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
- Knowledge of academic program admissions processes, policies, and guidelines.
- Demonstrated customer service experience with the ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred).
- Experience with case management approaches and student information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Salesforce).
- Familiarity with selective admissions processes and financial aid systems, including FAFSA.
- Knowledge of Germanna Community College’s academic and workforce programs
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.