Applications Coordinator
SUMMARY
This position coordinates all applications for admissions from incoming freshmen, transfer students and all other enrolled students for a given semester or year.
EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
- Adheres to College Policy and Procedures
- Acts as a role model within and outside the College
- Performs duties as workload necessitates
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
- Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
- Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
- Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
- Meets Department productivity standards
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinate application materials (i.e. transcripts, essays standardized test scores, electronic communications, and other materials necessary for the application process)
- Input data into Hobson’s CRM among other products
- Work both with online applications as well as traditional paper applications
- Print applications from Hobson’s Connect 2 Program
- Work effectively with the admissions counseling staff and other offices related to the enrolling of students
- Enter decisions made by counselors for each completed student’s file into Hobson’s Connect 2 program
- Print and mail all decision letters (information typically received via e-mail and in Microsoft Excel format)
- Include acceptance packet with acceptance letters
- Deny– letter only
- Cancel– letter only
- Deposit Receipt – letter plus receipt received from the Business Office
- Copy all decision letters and place in appropriate files
- Perform mail merges for various external communications pieces
- Review reports generated through Hobson’s or other sources to monitor and correct data entry problems
- When student deposits
- Enter ACT / SAT scores into CARS system
- Enter parent information into CARS
- Make copy of transcript and forward to the Registrar
- Make copy of check/payment form and send payment form to the Business Office
- When Final Transcripts come in for deposited students
- Enter all graduation dates into Hobson’s Connect 2
- Enter final GPA
- Enter years of an foreign language taken
- Make copy of transcript and forward to the Registrar (original is placed in student’s final file for sending to the Registrar in September)
- Basic clerical duties
- File management
- Create and maintain all relevant files.
- Manage applicant folders and the filing of application material
- Match any transcripts/test scores with applications to see if the file can be completed. If not, the student file is given to the appropriate counselor.
- Each summer “cancel” and “deny” folders are stored in the Admissions Building file cabinets
- Deposited student’s folders are transferred to the Registrar’s permanent files.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and / or Experience — Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Communication / Language — Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and basic computer literacy. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to complete a mail merge when needed. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Mathematical — Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning — Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – None required
- Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment – Workable knowledge of application database system (EMT Hobsons, CARS, etc.). Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Fax and copy machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regularly
- Sit
- Talk or hear
- Frequently
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally
- Stand and walk
- Stoop,kneel, crouch, crawl
- Climb or balance
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Outside weather conditions
- Vision
- Close vision
- Ability to adjust focus
- Noise
- Moderate
- Stress
- Moderate
- Normal Work Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- 30-40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Occasional overtime as needed to meet deadlines
