Senior Admissions Specialist, Admissions - Operations

This is an internal posting for candidates who are already employed at Northwest Missouri State University. Only internal candidates within the Admissions - Operations office will be considered for this position.

PRIMARY DUTY

Responsible for managing the freshman division of Admissions - Operations. Process admission applications, evaluate transcripts, and send out appropriate correspondence to prospective domestic freshmen, dual credit and non-degree applicants. Articulate admissions requirements and criteria to prospective students, parents and high school counselors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise freshman operations staff and student employees 2. Oversee processes relating to the evaluation and admission decisions for new freshman, dual credit and non-degree applicants 3. Use Admissions CRM to monitor application statuses and consistently contact applicants and high schools to gather information needed to complete applications 4. Work with the Extended Learning department and communicate with students and administrative staff at partner high schools to facilitate the Dual Credit Program 5. Serve on committees as needed 6. Process admission applications using integrated campus software while following prescribed policies and guidelines 7. Send appropriate correspondence to applicants 8. Communicate with high school counselors and other administrative staff regarding transcripts and ACT scores 9. Work with other campus departments regarding admissions criteria 10. Answer telephone and e-mail questions from prospective students and parents 11. Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (completed within one year)

Experience:

2 years of experience working proficiently with Microsoft Word and Excel, data entry, customer service, and record keeping

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills; commitment to high-quality customer service; strong attention to detail and accuracy

WORKING CONDITIONS

Inside office setting

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED

General office equipment, copier, printer, phone, and computer

COMMUNITY

Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information, visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY

: With an enrollment of about 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement, with 93 percent of bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University's vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE

Immediately

TO APPLY

Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.