Early College Assistant

15-20 hours per week

DEFINITION: The Early College Assistant is responsible for enrolling and advising Early College students at Crown College. This position requires a detailed person with strong administrative, organizational, relational, and computer skills.  The position, which is part of Crown’s Office of Online and Distributed Education, works under the direction of the Director of Early College.  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:   Director of Early College

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: none

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

This is a hybrid remote/onsite position. The Early College Assistant needs to be able to come to campus when needed. Crown provides the required equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, personal computer and required programs, printer, calculator, copy machines, and other equipment as the position requires. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Remain current on all aspects of Crown admissions process, academic offerings, and academic policies
• Travel as needed for recruitment or registration
• Provide administrative support for the operation of Crown’s Early College program.
• Services Early College Students
  • Recruitment for Early College admission
  • Advising Early College students
  • Serve as a contact for Early College students, parents, and school partners
  • Process Early College paperwork
  • Remain current on state requirements for Early College and the current course offerings which meet those requirements
  • Assist with Orientations and Admissions events
  • Help with events for Early College students

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of student information or other database systems, email programs, Microsoft Office products, and document imaging systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent professional judgments with integrity and within established guidelines.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• To have hand and arm (or equivalent) dexterity adequate to allow for extensive use of a keyboard for data entry.
• To talk and hear with enough proficiency to allow for communicating with co-workers, applicants, students, and school partners by phone or in person.
• To have adequate vision to accommodate frequent viewing of computer screens.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college
• Ability to manage responsibilities and complete tasks with little supervision
• Well-organized and detailed-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to collaborate with other offices within the institution
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advising and/or Admissions Experience
• Understanding of homeschool requirements

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Crown College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or status with regard to public assistance.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive.  This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.  Crown College reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties as necessary.