Admissions Assistant
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- City, State:
- Manhattan, NY
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- Job posted on:
- 09/30/11
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About the job
Admissions Assistant, Temporary Full-Time
Department: Admissions
Reports to: Associate Director
Responsibilities:
October 27, 2011 – March 14, 2012
35 hours/week
Provide clerical assistance in a high-volume, intense office environment. We receive, process and schedule over 4,500 applications, and manage on-site auditions for almost 2,600 applicants. Position requires a commitment of the full duration of the work period, and hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Open, sort, and distribute mail
Includes opening and sorting high volume of applications, transcripts, letters of recommendation, pre-screening tapes, essays
Update and maintain applicant database
Assist in audition procedures
Organize audition materials
Process applications
Verification of all print and online data for admissions statuses
Phone and reception coverage as needed
Qualifications:
Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure
Ability to make creative decisions
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Strong organizational skills
Previous experience in an office environment
Extensive computer knowledge in Word, Excel and database systems
