Admissions Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 5 days ago

Full-time

The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is a nationally renowned leader in health care education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 14 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals—therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners—trained to serve the needs of all people regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility. We are built on a legacy of academic excellence and innovation and fueled by passionate educators and researchers, allowing us to meet the health care and rehabilitation needs of today and drive meaningful change in the future.

About the role

The admissions coordinator supports the admission activities at SHRS and works closely with the Director of Admissions, program directors, department administrators, and university and external partners. This is a hybrid work position requiring initiative, a strong work ethic, organizational and computer skills, and the ability to exercise discretion in handling student information.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the admissions process for applicants, including active correspondence and visit logistics for prospective students.
Participate in recruitment activities and projects.
Administer application and application review platforms.
Review and update admission pages on the SHRS website.
Communicate with applicants throughout the application process.
Evaluate admission requirements and facilitate application review.
Provide admission advising and notify applicants of decisions.
Verify provisional admission requirements are met.
Perform data entry in student information systems and ensure integrity of application data.
Manage databases and use Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Good people and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of University systems specific to admission is highly desirable.
Ability to adapt to changing job requirements and exercise discretion with student information.
Initiative, strong work ethic, and organizational skills.

Physical Effort

Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Schedule

Full-time regular position.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid work arrangement: Combination of on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check, including PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, and PA Child Abuse History Clearance.