Admissions Officer- CNE (HYBRID)

The Center for Nursing Education (CNE) is seeking an Admissions Officer to serve as the primary liaison for prospective students, providing information about admission requirements, program offerings, and application procedures. The Admissions Officer will also work closely with the financial aid counselor and enrollment manager to streamline administrative processes, ensuring efficient and timely processing of student paperwork.

About the role

• Serve as the primary liaison for prospective students, providing information about admission requirements, program offerings, and application procedures.
• Disseminate essential information to prospective and current students regarding admission policies, curriculum updates, and program offerings.
• Work closely with the financial aid counselor and enrollment manager to streamline administrative processes, ensuring efficient and timely processing of student paperwork.
• Maintain knowledge of admission policies and current curriculum and present them to prospective students.
• Chair the Admission Committee and provide committee with accurate applicant and readmission information.
• Draft admission and enrollment-related policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional guidelines and best practices.
• Maintain and update student database with accurate and current information.
• Partner with the Director of Student Services and Nursing Program Director to communicate necessary student information and provide updates.
• Process paperwork for accepted students, including enrollment forms, financial aid documents, and other necessary paperwork.
• Make initial recommendations regarding applicant qualifications and suitability for CNE programs.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to recommend improvements to the admission process, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct campus tours for prospective students, showcasing the facilities and answering any questions they may have.
• Monitor and track expenses related to admission activities, including but not limited to recruitment events, marketing materials, and travel expenses.
• Ensure expenditures align with approved budget allocations and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Liaise with vendors and service providers to obtain quotes and negotiate contracts for services related to admission, such as advertising, printing, and event management.
• Present financial reports to relevant stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations for budget optimization.
• Generate reports and analyze data related to admission trends, applicant demographics, and enrollment projections to inform strategic decision-making and recruitment efforts.
• Make independent admission decisions and recommendations based on the evaluation of application materials and alignment with institutional admission policies and enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for prospective students, providing information about admission requirements, program offerings, and application procedures.
• Disseminate essential information to prospective and current students regarding admission policies, curriculum updates, and program offerings.
• Work closely with the financial aid counselor and enrollment manager to streamline administrative processes, ensuring efficient and timely processing of student paperwork.
• Maintain knowledge of admission policies and current curriculum and present them to prospective students.
• Chair the Admission Committee and provide committee with accurate applicant and readmission information.
• Draft admission and enrollment-related policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional guidelines and best practices.
• Maintain and update student database with accurate and current information.
• Partner with the Director of Student Services and Nursing Program Director to communicate necessary student information and provide updates.
• Process paperwork for accepted students, including enrollment forms, financial aid documents, and other necessary paperwork.
• Make initial recommendations regarding applicant qualifications and suitability for CNE programs.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to recommend improvements to the admission process, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct campus tours for prospective students, showcasing the facilities and answering any questions they may have.
• Monitor and track expenses related to admission activities, including but not limited to recruitment events, marketing materials, and travel expenses.
• Ensure expenditures align with approved budget allocations and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Liaise with vendors and service providers to obtain quotes and negotiate contracts for services related to admission, such as advertising, printing, and event management.
• Present financial reports to relevant stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations for budget optimization.
• Generate reports and analyze data related to admission trends, applicant demographics, and enrollment projections to inform strategic decision-making and recruitment efforts.
• Make independent admission decisions and recommendations based on the evaluation of application materials and alignment with institutional admission policies and enrollment goals.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Student Services, Business, or related field.
  • Three (3) years’ experience in higher education.
• Prioritization and creation of proactive solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other student services software.
• Conflict management.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS Certification from American Heart Association.
• Nursing program experience or admissions experience.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Standard office environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Communication (written, oral, technological).
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion, contribute to a positive culture.
• Execute mission, philosophy, goals, and values.
• Honesty, professionalism.
• Organized, attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Create and proactive solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other student services software.
• Conflict management.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Shift: United States of America (Exempt).
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals.
• Cost Center: 555 WVUH Nursing School.
• Address: 781 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown West Virginia.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.