What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Officer - Physician Assistant Program position at SOUTH COLLEGE?
Description
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
The South College School of Physician Assistant Studies is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual for the position of Admissions Officer to join our campus in Asheville, NC. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organizational skills. The Admissions Officer is stationed at the front desk. The PA program has administrative support, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
General Responsibilities:
- Guide school applicants through the application and admission process by helping them to assess their skills, education, and career goals.
- Provide prospective students with general information on registration, program selection, and academic requirements.
- Maintain application hard and electronic files.
- Manage, track, and update all applications.
- Schedule, invite, and track participants for interviews.
- Greet and direct guests as they enter the suite.
- Answer PA phone calls and assist with PA packages.
- Coordinate interview days, orientation, and other events.
- Participate in student admissions and committees as assigned.
- Work closely with the Physician Assistant Director of Operations on additional administrative items as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Prior experience in CASPA and higher education admissions preferred.
- Familiarity with academic and higher education aspects preferred.
Excellent customer service/sales, organizational, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, in addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office, database, and software applications
