Admissions Operations Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages internal and external recruitment events.
• Serve as lead coordinator for a variety of admissions related events such as Acceptance Day, academic program interview days, open houses, Experience Touro Tour, campus visits, and various pipeline events and activities.
• Captures and manages participation in recruitment fairs and guest speaker requests.
• Captures and manages candidate interviews, meetings and special events, including but not limited to room reservations, catering services, audio-visual requirements, and set-up.
• Serves as financial administrator for the department. Manages event budget, reporting, and communication with recruitment event participants.
• Processes all Office of Admissions budget transactions including serving as point person for vendor relations.
• Facilitates communication between all internal and external constituents and the Office of Admissions.
• Tactfully works with a variety of constituents including students, faculty, administrators, and community partners to create and promote various events.
• Demonstrates professionalism and leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with all parties interacting with the Office of Admissions.
• Disseminate inquiries (phone, email, and postal mail) amongst Admissions staff.
• Facilitates communication between all internal and external constituents and the Office of Admissions.
• Communicates via phone, email and letters to prospective applicants and accepted students.
• Maintains communication with prospective applicants to encourage and support completion of the application process.
• Independently evaluates completed files and makes admission decisions based on established criteria.
• Serves as a liaison with other student service departments.
• Create statistical reports and provide analytical data to assist with recruitment, enrollment, and yield strategies.
• Serve as a liaison and engaged member within the Division of Student Affairs and University community, participating in committees, events, and projects, including but not limited to working all major University events sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs as requested.
• Show openness to learning about individuals from diverse backgrounds and demographics demonstrates an inclusive attitude toward all social identities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Experience in an educational setting; student affairs preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and formal speech; Excellent organizational skills; Established leadership and supervisory skills; Flexible, resilient, and uplifting demeanor; Attention to detail and situational awareness; Able to exercise sound judgement; Able to work with diverse populations; Competency in technology computer skills and software; Proficiency in Excel.
• Must be able to travel for local recruitment and professional development.