Northwest MS Community College Hiring for Admissions Specialist Job at Senatobia, MS Full Time

The Admissions Specialist/Administrative Assistant for the Student Success Center and Admissions is responsible for processing applications and other documentation for admissions to the College and supporting the Student Success Center with day-to-day operations.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate degree required with a major in General, Business, Education, or a related area and experience in Admissions and Records

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree. One year of college administrative experience is required primarily in the areas of Student Records, Registration, Admissions, or other support areas. Experience in the ability to communicate effectively both written and orally. Demonstrated success working with a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assess the needs of center visitors while maintaining a high level of professionalism and friendliness with each encounter
• Manage the day-to-day flow of visitors to the center by properly directing them to the appropriate staff member
• Respect the privacy of center visitors and ensure confidentiality is maintained
• Manage center telephone line
• Assist and support staff members with various tasks such as copying, filing, and scheduling appointments
• Assist with New Student Orientation, registration, graduation, and other events each semester
• Work with the University of Mississippi to promote the 2+2 and Path4 programs
• Process, scan, and evaluate admissions applications and other admission-required documents
• Assist in the verification of information for National Student Clearinghouse (Enrollment and Graduation)
• Download, process, receive, scan, and articulate high school and college transcripts
• Determine acceptable transcripts for the purpose of admissions (regionally accredited versus national accreditation)
• Communicate daily with other departments
• Articulate AP scores
• Articulate JST military credits
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Director of the Student Success Center, Registrar, and Dean of the DeSoto Campus

Application:

To apply, please submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcript
• Three (3) professional references

About Us

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.”

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Senatobia, MS 38668: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location