Online Admissions Coordinator - PT

The part-time Admissions Coordinator ensures the accurate and efficient processing of applications, collection of eligibility documents, and maintaining frequent contact with applicants while providing excellent customer service to potential and new students.

This position actively collaborates across functional areas within the division to support effective workflows and operational efficiency. The part-time Admissions Coordinator position requires 20-30 hours per week.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitors email inbox and voice messages to respond to current and potential applicants’ questions and facilitate steps for enrollment and registration.
2. Performs outreach to applicants who are needing to take next steps in the enrollment and registration processes. This includes text messaging, emailing, and phone calls.
3. Submits, monitors and follows up on change requests for moving or correcting applications to facilitate the enrollment process.
4. Performs outreach to applicants to ensure all required documents have been received and uploaded to appropriate application files.
5. Coordinates with transcript processing team to ensure applicants’ transcripts are efficiently processed and properly classified.
6. Coordinates with Registrar’s office to ensure transcript evaluations have been performed in a timely manner and properly processed.
7. Liaises with Online Student Financial Services Coordinator to ensure applicants are submitting their financial paperwork (FAFSA, Employer Tuition Assistance, Military benefits) in a timely fashion. Follows up with applicants as necessary.
8. Coordinates with appropriate constituents to make sure applicant cancellations and enrollee withdrawals are processed and completed.
9. Prepares and maintains enrollment reports for the Director of Admissions and academic leadership.
10. Represents Online & Graduate Admissions at virtual orientations, information sessions, and other planned events.
11. Other duties as assigned by Assistant VP of Graduate and Online.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Experience in higher education is highly desirable, prior admissions experience a plus.

This position requires a person who enjoys engaging with other people, is positive and supportive of others, enjoys sales and customer service, and wants to make a positive impact on other people’s lives.

APPLICATION

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate is selected. Candidates should submit: Cover letter expressing interest in the position, resume, and list of three professional reference via email to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com with the Subject Line: Admissions Coordinator – Part Time.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.