Graduate Assistant- Enrollment Management & Admissions

Graduate Assistant – Admissions

The Admissions Graduate Assistant will provide overall support with the day-to-day operations of the Columbia College Admissions Office.

Other Considerations:

• Perform job duties per Columbia College's vision, mission, and values and contribute to the Division of Enrollment Management and Marketing.
• Practice superior customer service.
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
• Attend work on a timely and regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
• Work the Admissions Office front desk by answering incoming calls and greeting, assisting, and directing students, staff, vendors, and visitors as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager, Events Operations Manager, and other staff in the day-to-day operations of the Admissions office
• Assist with Event planning, set-up, tear-down, and general operation as needed
• Assist in giving campus tours to prospective students and visitors to campus
• Assist in recruitment of new students to Columbia College by giving tours, working events, doing outreach by phone, text and email
• May require some weekend and evenings
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Must be accepted in to the Graduate Program at Columbia College.
• Experience as an athlete

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a college environment

Supervision Given:

• Student Ambassadors
• Student Workers

Supervision Received:

• Operations Manager
• Events Operation Manager

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear.

The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions:

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.