Admissions Specialist, 0097606

Title:  Admissions Specialist

Position Number:  0097606

Hiring Unit:   Admissions & Records

Location:  Leeward Community College

Date Posted:  April 14, 2026

Closing Date:  April 27, 2026

Band:  A

Salary:  salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Info:  PBA, minimum $4,458/month

Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time

Month:  11-month

Temporary/Permanent:  Permanent

Other Conditions:  general funds, to be filled 06/2026, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.  For Leeward CC day, evening, and weekends, on- and off-campus, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

(* Essential Duties)

1. *Under general supervision, processes admissions applications, determines residency and special processing for select programs, etc. to ensure admission requirements have been met.
2. *Provides personalized communication with students and parents to clarify or resolve admission application processing issues.
3. *Addresses and resolves day-to-day questions on the admissions process, including residency inquiries and centralized admission application inquiries.
4. *Consults with the UHCC Centralized Admissions Office to address and resolve complex or non-standard application processes.
5. *Interprets individual student files by reviewing current and historic documents to properly advise and address student inquiries.
6. *Processes residency conversions, determining if residency requirements have been met.
7. *Updates student files in the student information system ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
8. Develops methods and procedures of the services provided by the office and reviews them for effectiveness and efficiency.
9. Assists with maintaining and updating the general safety and security procedures in providing customer service by identifying escalating situations and stepping in to address and diffuse each situation accordingly.
10. Provides fiscal assistance with purchasing of goods related to the office.
11. *Supervises student assistants - hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and performing payroll processes.
12. *Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the University community; this includes faculty, staff, students. and the community-at-large.  Participates in Student Services, campus, UHCC/UH system-level student success/enrollment initiatives as needed.
13. Provides assistance with outreach and recruitment activities, on- and off-campus as assigned.
14. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Counseling, Communication, Business or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in admissions and/or enrollment services; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. 
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of admissions and/or enrollment services and/or administrative services demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules. regulations and systems associated with admissions and/or enrollment services and/or administrative services.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur In the area of admissions and/or enrollment services.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
8. At least one year of experience in customer service.
9. Possesses functional knowledge with the ability to provide basic training in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
10. Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
11. Ability to work outside normally scheduled work hours; this includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed.
12. Ability to independently travel in a timely manner to off-site locations as needed.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Familiarity with higher education systems and processes.
2. Experience supporting students at a community college.
3. Experience with outreach and/or recruitment.
4. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the University's Student Information System (Banner) and other technological platforms related to admissions (e.g., STAR Academic Logic, the Liaison application, the Kama?aina application).
5. Considerable knowledge of Leeward Community College programs and admissions requirements.
6. At least one year of supervisory experience.

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:

1. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.). All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
2. A brief one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
3. Three letters of recommendation (optional) attesting to job performance and personal character.
4. Resume

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. Applications lacking transcripts will be reviewed on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). MQs must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.   

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Inquiries:  
 Leeward Community College
 Human Resources Office
 808-455-0326

lcchr@hawaii.edu

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
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Salary : $4,458