Administrative Aide

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace. The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality. Summary Michigan Technological University is seeking an Administrative Aide for our Admissions department. They would provide professional and administrative support to the Office of Admissions. Provide support for prospective students and their support network, and high school counselors and teachers in regards to the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral part of our domestic application processing team by uploading application materials, releasing admissions decisions, and running daily error reports.
• Provide excellence customer service to staff, faculty, student, and visitors to campus.
• Answer main admissions phone lines, return voicemails and respond to general Admissions email.
• Independently analyze and update data from applications to Slate and Banner.
• Independently resolve issues that arise when pushing applications through the process.