Admissions Operations Specialist

Position Summary

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837.For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service.We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward.CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The candidate will support the Admissions office of Cheyney University to ensure data processing, entry, and organization are maintained. The position will assist in achieving the admission goals for the university.

• Process the materials for the office of admission with automation and increased efficiency as targets. Document processes in partnership with the Operations Improvement Director and ensure process sustainability
• Provide data processing (application, credentials, inquiries, and visits) and phone backup.
• Organize, manage, and coordinate the billing system for admissions
• Coordinate all general admission office emails.
• Develop and maintain the admission office procedure manual for inquiry and application data entry.
• Perform data processing of all inquiries and credentials in admission software.
• Correct status and data processing problems within the admission software system.
• Eliminate double ID's.
• Coordinate the data processing of inquiries into the admissions funnel
• Upload all name buys, high school and college fair spreadsheets including transcripts
• Upload ACT and SAT test scores.
• Assist with the campus visit coordination and tour process as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required especially as a part of Banner integration

Requirements

• Associates degree. Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Data entry experience required.
• Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information,

Instructions for Applying

Complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Diversity Statement

Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.