Admissions Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:

The Admissions Assistant is a part of the University's Enrollment Management team. The role involves supporting the University's admissions functions by following working practices and procedures to ensure excellent customer service. The role includes assisting applicants with the admissions process, reviewing enrollment applications for accuracy, and scheduling placement testing.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides information on admission process and collect documents.
• Assists with the inquiries regarding admission, NTU programs, advisement, and registration via telephone and email.
• Assist with admission and registration, filing documents, and updating database.
• Assists with scheduling, Accuplacer testing, and assisting Advisors.
• Open and route incoming mail; distribute correspondence and other materials to staff.
• Performs a variety of routine clerical assignments.
• Copy, scan, and print documents, and other materials for the Enrollment department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or
• Administrative, customer service or clerical experience
• Valid state driver's
Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all
• Ability to maintain
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet
• Ability to file accurately and
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule
• Additional qualifications include strong customer service, computer, and organizational skills, along with keen attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods, walk and
• Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both
• Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is generally performed in office setting with normal noise
• Evening and/or weekend work may be Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.