Admissions Specialist II

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The Opportunity
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (UCF) Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) is seeking qualified candidates for an Admissions Specialist II position. The Admissions Specialist II will support the Nicholson School of Communication and Media with efforts to recruit, admit, matriculate, and graduate undergraduate students. This position will assist with limited access admissions and enrollment and provide administrative support to the Nicholson Academic Student Services Center (NASSC).
Responsibilities:
Coordinate the admissions process for the NSCM undergraduate limited access programs. This will include monitoring and responding to inquiries, receiving, and processing applications, verifying academic coursework and grades, inputting test scores, managing the admissions database, updating student records, and overseeing the change of major processes.
Provide pre-admission advising to prospective and current students and address inquiries about academic requirements and the admissions process. Update and distribute the academic program guides. Attend and assist with the NASSC advising activities including new major orientations, open houses, and information sessions.
Review applicant files and contact applicants to ensure that all necessary documents have been received. Assist with applicant notifications and inquiries after decisions have been made. Maintain ongoing communication with prospective students from the point of inquiry through the admissions process.
Provide administrative support to the NASSC including managing the front desk, reception, and waiting areas, requesting materials and supplies, and ensuring maintenance of copy machines, computing equipment, and digital displays. Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of peer advisors. Monitor email and phone accounts and responds accordingly.
Assist with the development of marketing strategies and tools for recruiting new students. Organize, implement, and attend recruitment events on and/or off campus. Develop materials/strategies for recruiting at the university and state and community college partners. Monitor, manage, and update the NASSC social media accounts and webpage.
Actively recruit/communicate with internal/external prospective students by email/phone/Zoom, and/or in-person appointments. Schedule and coordinate monthly open houses/tours for prospective students/families. Develop/coordinate email campaigns to promote timely enrollment and high-impact engagement opportunities.
Maintain and organize academic records and electronic files, including overseeing and managing internship/independent research/practicum enrollment and grade change forms.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Self-directed/managed.
Ability to use a variety of software programs.
Excellent customer service skills and orientation.
Collaborative/team orientation.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page and click here
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM)
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$36,841.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date
06-10-2023-12-00-AM
Veteran's Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit ****Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at ****As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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