What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Officer position at SOUTH COLLEGE?
Description
Benefits
- Front Loaded PTO
- Tuition Assistance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) – with Employer Contribution
South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
20,000 Students
10 Campuses
Competency Based Education
Online
Admissions Officer Description
South College is seeking a dedicated Admissions Officer to guide students through the enrollment process, provide program information, and ensure admissions requirements are met while supporting departmental goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a consistent pattern of arriving to work at your regularly scheduled times, including flexibility around orientations, staff meetings, and other college functions.
- Utilize appropriate time management skills.
- Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of candidates and students around appointment scheduling and interviewing.
- Acceptance of required work schedule, including but not limited to, “late days” covering the admissions department after the general work hours and working rotating Saturdays.
- Demonstrate and adhere to the South College Commitment to Behavior “Community, Connection, Commitment” declaration.
- Welcome students by actively participating in all steps of the enrollment process (required paperwork, qualifications, campus tours, financial aid, and obtaining class schedules)
- Campus based officers are expected to lead tours for prospective students and visitors, with a minimum of 50% of the role requiring physical activities such as walking and navigating around the campus.
- Provide adequate and accurate information relative to the college and its programs.
- If requested, assist students in selecting their program of study based upon professional judgement, available test scores, high school, and/or college transcripts.
- Qualify applicants for admission who meet the published college admissions requirements.
- Utilize effective use of time by making all required phone calls, follow-ups, generating referrals and other daily activities.
- Consistently perform the activities that support individual and overall team admissions processes by following policies and procedures.
- Strive to improve in all areas and provide feedback to the Director of Admissions on how to improve the overall quality and efficiency of the admissions department.
- Continually seek to increase product knowledge through any available resource.
- Have a solid grasp of programs, curricula, and pertinent information available to provide to current and prospective students.
Requirements
Education
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree