Admissions Office – Graduate Assistant

Position Title: Admissions Office Graduate Assistant

Department: Admissions Office

Position Requirements and Preferences:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience:
  • Background in administrative work
• Abilities:
  • Independent decision making and good judgment;
  • Good written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines;
  • Organizational, time management, relationship building, and communication skills.

Position Summary:
WPU aims to foster a vibrant learning community. Graduate Assistants will exemplify leadership, employ relevant technologies, and embody the Quaker virtues of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.

Responsibilities:

• Work at least 30 hours per week.
• Collaborate with admissions counselors, faculty, and coaches to ensure positive campus visits for prospective students.
• Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Coordinate campus visit days for prospective students, including special programs like Nursing Day or Football Recruitment Day.
• Maintain and update student records in the database.
• Monitor promotional materials inventory and suggest reordering as needed.
• Represent the University positively to prospective, current, and former students, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and professionalism.
• Work harmoniously with others.
• Arrange on-campus accommodations for prospective students.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Assist with equipment inventory and assessment.
• Conduct oneself professionally at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Supervises: Assigned Work-Study Employees

Evaluation: Performance assessed by the Director of Admissions.

Application instructions: Send cover letter, resume, and references.

Terms of Employment: At-will employee.

Equal Opportunity Statement: William Penn University is an equal opportunity employer and provider.