Admissions Professional II

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Exemplifies the qualities of an invaluable team player.
• Effectively, clearly and professionally communicates with students, faculty and staff.
• Represents the College of Nursing in a positive, professional manner.
• Enthusiastically cross‑trains with other team members.

The College of Nursing is looking for an organized, detail‑oriented candidate to fill the position of Admissions Professional II for its entry‑level bachelor and master programs. As a member of the Office of Student & Academic Affairs (OSAA), this role oversees the admissions and onboarding process for entry‑level BSN and MSN academic programs in the college. A big part of this role is supporting entry‑level students before, during and after the admissions process – from initial inquiry through matriculation in the college’s degree programs.

Under the guidance of the Director of Student Affairs, the Admissions Professional II is responsible for facilitating a smooth transition from prospective applicant to fully onboarded student. We are looking for a dynamic individual who:

• Embodies exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrates a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Exemplifies the qualities of an invaluable team player.
• Effectively, clearly and professionally communicates with students, faculty and staff.
• Represents the College of Nursing in a positive, professional manner.
• Enthusiastically cross‑trains with other team members.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Build, update and manage applications within the application database systems (Grad App, NursingCAS, Kira Talent) for entry‑level programs within the college.
• Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a professional, timely manner via email, phone, webinar or in‑person.
• Answer questions about the academic programs and application process.
• Recommend appropriate pathways to students interested in a career in nursing.
• Host campus tours for potential students.
• Counsel students who did not receive an admissions offer from the college.
• Work with college committees and individual faculty to facilitate the holistic admissions process.
• Oversee and continually improve student onboarding and enrollment process for first‑semester, entry‑level academic programs.
• Represent the College of Nursing at various recruiting events.

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Focused attention to detail and a high standard of excellence.
• Ability to effectively use administrative systems, databases and standardized software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in reconciling data between multiple sources or systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to interact professionally with a broad range of individuals and stakeholders.
• Ability to establish, maintain and sustain positive, professional working relationships internally and cross‑functionally.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented office environment – including responding to walk‑in questions.
• Ability to multi‑task during critical time periods.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Grade: 6
• Salary Range: $47,356 – $59,195
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Position Type:
  Exempt