Bilingual Admissions Specialist (Spanish)

Essential QualitiesThe Admissions Specialist at Tulsa Educare is responsible for reviewing inquiry forms for our school and child care partners, partnering with parents to have complete paperwork, accurately determining eligibility, and partnering with the schools and child care partners to fill their open enrollment spots. Tulsa Educare is seeking an Admissions Specialist who will make the commitment to perform with integrity and model these essential qualities:Attention to detail and ability to understand and follow complicated eligibility requirementsDriven to work collaboratively with diverse clients and a diverse workforceAbility to effectively use an online systemQualified (and not prohibited) to work around childrenLegally authorized to work in the United StatesEssential FunctionsThe functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.Responsible for processing complete inquiry forms and determining eligibilityTalk with families about the program options and partner with them to ensure inquiry forms are complete and accurateDocument required information in our ChildPlus system and work to best use the systemAnalyze current enrollment, identify the enrollment needs, and regularly communicate these needs to leadershipWork to continuously improve our inquiry and eligibility process so it is easy for families and effective for programProvide prompt and courteous response to inquiries from parents and colleaguesDevelop a waitlist system from which schools and child care partners select eligible applicantsMaintain an internal transfer process for children whose families which to change programsUse discretion and confidentiality in all mattersAssists with other department work as neededPerforms other incidental and related duties as required and assignedKnowledge and SkillsBroad knowledge and experience in:Organizational skills and excellent attention to detailDeveloping collaborative partnerships and work in a team environmentBalancing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities and following through to completionMS Office skills, database software skills, organizational skills, efficiency skills and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basisMust be driven to exhibit our Values: Kindness, Reciprocity, Positive Problem Solving, Inclusiveness, Data-driven Decision Making, and CourageMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience or High School Diploma/G.E.D with 5-6 years of administrative assistant experience.Bilingual (Spanish/English)Experience working with parents on applications involving income preferredPosition preferences: knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards on eligibility and enrollment requirements and ChildPlus Software #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulsa Educare