Admissions Assistant

Location: 15800 S. State Street, South Holland

Job
Type: Full-time Support Staff

Job Number: 00294

Department: Enrollment & Retention
Services

Description

Assists the Executive Director of Enrollment Management in the
operation of the Admissions Office by processing and updating student records, referring special or difficult problems to lead worker or
supervisor. Works with administration, staff, faculty, students, and the general public as it applies to admissions into the
college.

Examples of Duties

• Processes student records in a careful, confidential and
  accurate manner; files, updates, revises, codifies, assembles and reproduces records according to directives or well-defined
  procedures.
• Verifies validity of incoming high school and college transcripts.
• Posts information such as restrictions,
  ability to benefit, geometry waiver and other current or new codes to student’s record.
• Responsible for updating and distribution of
  admissions letters to high schools. Participates in the function of reviewing, verifying and editing records, which includes annual
  financial aid audits.
• Aids in the completion of students’ incoming transfer credit through the imaging system. Maintain strong
  communications with student evaluation counselors. Works closely with Student Evaluation Coordinator.
• Inputs and retrieves data
  using Colleague operating system.
• Provides clerical support to staff as directed on a variety of tasks; consults with immediate
  supervisor on any unusual problems or difficulties.
• Answers inquiries and provides college information or assistance as instructed
  to prospective, new/and or current students.
• Provides direction to student employees and aides by explaining policies and procedures
  of the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School
  diploma or GED required.
• Must possess good written, oral and telephone skills.
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work
  well with others.
• Ability to efficiently operate a computer.
• Flexible scheduling to meet the demands of the
  officer.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Supplemental
Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months previous office
  experience.

STATUS & BENEFITS:

This is a regular full-time support staff
position for 35 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, classified Grade VII on the support staff salary schedule, The work hours are Monday and
Thursday, 11am-7pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-5pm and Friday, 8am-4pm The Employee Benefits Package include the following:

• $15,200
  Flexible Health Benefit:
• 10 Vacation, 12 Medical and 3 Personal Days Annually
• 16 Holidays, 5 Winter break days, 4-Day
  Summer Workweek