Location: Schenectady,NY, USA
Supports the Office of Admissions by welcoming visitors and assisting with admissions operations.
Work Days: Monday-Friday. Occasional Saturdays.
Shift Start/End Time: 8:30a.m.-4:54 p.m.
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks Per Year: 52
Operations Specialist
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time.
Supervisor: Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Operations
Position Purpose: Supports the Office of Admissions by welcoming visitors and assisting with admissions operations.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Reception
* Welcome and assist visitors to the Admissions Office
* Answer and direct phone calls
* Provide rotating reception coverage, including some weekend hours
Clerical work
* Respond to emails from prospective students, parents, and school counselors
* Perform data entry and record management
* Help prepare mailings for prospective students
* Recalculate high school GPAs
* Provide support for admissions campus events (e.g., open houses)
* Support deans with program responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred
* Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills
* Proficiency in software programs (Google Apps, Word, Excel)
* Ability to think critically, adapt accordingly, and escalate challenges when appropriate
* Attention to detail with strong multitasking skills. Ability to adapt to new technologies
* Initiative to work independently under general supervision in a flexible work environment
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive office data
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is $17.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
* Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
* Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
* Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
* Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
* Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
* Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
* Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
* Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).