What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist position at Palm Beach State College?
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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.
About this role
The Admissions Specialist is responsible for the creation and update of admissions, registration and student records for prospective and current Palm Beach State students in a timely manner. Assists with maintaining College compliance with determining Florida residency per state statute. Reviews and processes transcripts, forms, and enrollment data; provides expertise and trains within the department. The position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including nights and weekends.
Weekly Schedule
Monday to Thursday : 10am to 7pm
Friday : 8am to 5pm
What a day of an Admissions Specialist looks like :
- Coordinates and conducts student admissions, registration and pre-registration processes, and assists with bulk student registration. This includes document verification, processing corresponding registration materials and preparation for registration process.
- Prepares and reviews documents for completeness and accuracy. Processes and logs documents into system.
- Answers, screens, researches, informs, advises, records, processes and follows-up all customer requests efficiently and expeditiously as received by telephone, mail or personally.
- Acquires knowledge of other staff duties and serves as a backup as necessary.
- Responds to requests from parents and students regarding program, transfers, complaints, and discipline. May conduct workshops with parents regarding College or program information requirements.
- Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within area of expertise.
- Coordinates the preparation, administration, and issuance of transcripts, following the policies regarding the preparation, transfer, and release of transcripts.
- Assists students and personnel with operating office equipment such as personal computers, printers, and copying machines, as well as software programs, providing training when necessary.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
The minimum base pay for this position starts at $17.47 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience.
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Application Deadline
This position will close on March 17, 2025 at 11 : 59pm
Salary : $17