"Admissions Specialist"

Admissions Specialist

Company:
Trevecca Nazarene University

Job Location:

Category:
Admissions and Enrollment

Type:
Full-Time

Email:
sjcomer@trevecca.edu

University Mission Statement: Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service.

Summary: The Admissions Specialist supports the undergraduate admissions process by managing application materials, maintaining data accuracy, and facilitating clear communication with applicants, counselors, and internal departments. This role ensures an efficient process for transfer, readmit, special, transient, and dual enrollment students from application to registration.

This position is a full-time exempt position that works year-round on campus in Nashville, TN. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively work with the Admissions Leadership Team and other Enrollment Systems roles to effectively communicate with undergraduate applicants.
• Process all application materials (i.e., High School Transcripts, College/University Transcripts, Transfer Recommendations, CLEP/IB/AP Credits, References, Student Resumes, ACT/SAT scores, English proficiency scores, Deposits, Initial Admissions Reviews, etc.)
• Obtain sufficient operating knowledge of the admissions educational software and office equipment including, but not limited to, Recruit and Colleague.
• Communicates via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with applicants through the admission process as needed.
• Process the admittance, acceptance, and approval for registration of transfer students.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the database, especially in regard to duplicate applications.
• Process any of the completed applicant files for final admission/acceptance decisions.
• Assist with New Student Orientation and Registration preparations and any special events coordinated by the Office of Admissions.
• Work specifically with all readmit, special (non-degree seeking), and transient students, helping them complete the application process and registering them for courses.
• Assist in the admission and registering of dual enrollment students.
• Oversee the virtual application filing system.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work on campus Monday – Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30pm with some evenings/weekends required as needed
• Works effectively with diverse populations
• Analyzes, strategizes, and solves problems to make independent evaluative judgments
• Performs complex tasks and prioritizes multiple tasks with skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to read, comprehend, and uphold admissions policies
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases (specifically Excel)
• Experience in higher education environment as an employee preferred but not required
• Prior experience with Trevecca Nazarene University preferred but not required
• Knowledge and experience with computerized student information systems and CRM databases preferred
• Experience in higher education environment as an employee preferred but not required
• In rare cases, travel is required for this position. As such, a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation are required.
• To be eligible for mileage reimbursement, you must carry personal vehicle insurance that meets minimum coverage amounts as designated by the university
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Trevecca Nazarene University, including agreeing to live in accordance with the University’s lifestyle expectations and willingness to embrace the University’s faith tenants and commitment to the Church of the Nazarene doctrine

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks to work efficiently, professionally, and harmoniously to foster a cooperative work environment. All team members must handle sensitive and confidential applicant information and must be committed to work excellence. We are passionate about quality customer service and constructive relationships. Ideal team members exhibit self-motivation, resourcefulness, excellent communication and time-management skills, technological strengths, and high-energy levels; they also are solution and goal-oriented, are dedicated to improving themselves and their role’s processes over time and are supportive of Trevecca’s Christ-centered focus and denominational stance.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits depend on prior experience and qualifications. Trevecca Nazarene University provides a significant benefits package, which includes vacation, paid holidays, tuition remission, medical, life, and disability insurance and matching contributions to a defined contribution retirement plan.

About the University: Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian university in the heart of Nashville focused on preparing students for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1901, Trevecca is committed to holistic education that encourages students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Trevecca has been recognized by Wall Street Journal as the top Christian university in middle Tennessee; as a doctoral university by the Carnegie Foundation; and as the nation’s #3 school for an online doctorate in leadership by Fortune.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

Interested parties who agree with the mission and values of Trevecca Nazarene University should send a cover letter, reference list (at least three references), and a resume that speaks to the person’s qualifications and experience to sjcomer@trevecca.edu.

Please no agencies or telephone calls.

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