District Admissions Assistant

Position Description

Essential Job Functions:

·         Assists with admissions events for all CDA campuses,  including facility set up, hospitality, supplies, and attendance.

·         Creates and maintains the schedules/registration system for admissions events, testing, observations, classroom visits, and interviews.

·         Maintains admissions sections of public website, calendar, and campus welcome pages.

·         Manages ordering/updating/printing/collating admissions literature and supplies.

·         Creates and analyzes surveys and reports related to prospects, applications, enrollment, re-enrollment, transfer requests, withdrawals and exit surveys.

·         Maintains (modifies, updates, solves issues) software systems in support of admissions, re-enrollment, and Church Reference Update.

·         Maintains procedures and training documentation for the admissions department.

·         Assists with onboarding of new students to ensure a smooth hand-off to campus staff.

·         Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Essential Job Requirements:

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

Computer science/systems background.

First-hand knowledge of Christian, classical, and collaborative educational model.

Previous admissions experience a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•         Broad base of general clerical, office management, and organizational skills.

•         Strong communication and people skills.

·       Experience with computerized information systems.

·         Comfortable with learning, modifying, and maintaining online software systems.

·         Ability to troubleshoot software issues and work with technical support as needed.

·         Proficiency with Excel, MS Teams, Outlook, and Survey Monkey.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.
Be on campus for monthly admissions events Oct. – Apr. (typically Tues., Wed., Thurs. mornings).