Admissions Assistant

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Job Title:  

Admissions Assistant

Agency:

Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005447

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description:

Savannah Technical College is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team as an Admissions Assistant. The Admissions Assistant will provide administrative and customer service support to the Admissions Office and assist prospective and current students throughout the admissions process.

Under supervision of the Assistant Director for Admissions, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Greeting prospective students and visitors upon arrival in the Admissions Office
• Answering incoming calls to the Admissions Office and appropriately directing as applicable
• Determining the nature of prospective students' and visitors' needs and providing timely and accurate responses
• Processing new student applications and related information, and preparing student files
• Providing information by telephone, written correspondence and in person to interested parties regarding applicant procedures and admissions requirements
• Keeping abreast of admissions regulations, policies, and procedures
• Sorting, processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail and electronic communications
• Maintaining inventory of all admissions materials
• Providing administrative support
• Assisting with all Student Affairs processes and procedures as assigned
• Assisting with the design and execution of special events, projects, and activities
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent *and* six (6) months of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in college admissions
• Experience working with the public in a customer service environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in managing multiple priorities
• Decision making and problem solving skills

Physical demands

The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants must submit a completed Savannah Technical College Employment Application, a cover letter, and a resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered) through Team Georgia Careers. Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, [email protected]. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent *and* Six (6) months of related work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.