What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator/Assistant Director for Online Graduate Admissions position at Shenandoah University?
Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is accepting applications for a Coordinator / Assistant Director for Online Graduate Admissions. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
The Coordinator / Assistant Director for Online Graduate Admissions provides expert counseling to prospective online graduate students, oversight of online graduate admissions processes, and serves a pivotal role in elevating awareness and enrollment in Shenandoah’s online graduate programs. Charged with developing positive relationships internally and externally by liaising directly with assigned online graduate programs and vendors, as well as guiding prospective online graduate students throughout the enrollment process, the Coordinator / Assistant Director serves as an ambassador for the university, delivering guidance and essential information about online graduate programs, admissions criteria, and ensuring a seamless transition to Shenandoah University.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to (1) represent Shenandoah University both internally and externally in a professional, caring, and supportive way; (2) serve prospective online graduate students as an expert counselor throughout the enrollment process; (3) execute and maintain online graduate admissions processes (4) gather data and maintain documentation to support the implementation of online graduate admissions initiatives. This role is best suited for individuals who are highly driven, customer-service oriented, who have the ability and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively independently as well as part of a team until the task is successfully completed.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Application File Management (For Assigned Online Programs)
- Counsel prospective students in assigned programs through the application process by communicating timely information.
- Contact prospective, new, and current students to recruit and admit as well as make additional inquiries in prospects’ higher education aspirations. Nurture leads and articulate to prospective students how Shenandoah fits into their educational goals.
- Meet virtually with prospective students in assigned academic department areas.
- Ensure all applicants’ admission requirements are met and consistently review documents to facilitate application completion.
- Prepare and deliver applications for review, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the delivery.
- Compare official transcripts to unofficial transcripts in order to check for accuracy.
- Review and provide decisions on assigned applications.
Communication with Assigned Programs and Vendors
Online Application Process Management
And other responsibilities as assigned.
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The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.
Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.
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