WAU Student – Front Desk Specialist, Admissions - Spring 2026
Washington Adventist University · Takoma Park, MD · 1 wk ago
Education$17.65/hrFull-time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answer phones and log incoming calls
- Rout/Transfer calls to specific people
- Answer inquiries about Admissions requirements
- Triage admission prospects for On site admission, Registration and Tours
- Support data process team for data entry of supplemental items
- Greet visitors warmly and make sure they are comfortable
- Ensure reception area is clean and organize
- Cookordinate mail flow in and out of office
- Cookordinate office activities
- Log incoming documents such as applications, transcripts, test scores, important documents for admissions, walk in visits
- Send email and faxes, Collect and distribute mail
- Perform basic data entry, filing, and clerical duties
- Schedule and Update appointments and admission counselor calendars
- Knowledge and ability to use customer relation log, Colleague and any other system to track prospects or applicants
- Provide weekly reports
- Follow up with prospects about admission status or any other concern
- Participate in recruitment events at least 3 times in a year including weekend events
- Manage phones messaging across the Office
- Conduct occasional telemarketing to support admission counselors
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a current WAU SGPS student
- Flexible hours
- Experience in front desk/clerical duties
- Use if technology to manage data entry and phone systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual