Admission File Reader (PT)

Curry College
United States, Massachusetts, Milton
1071 Blue Hill Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Admission File Reader (PT) Under the general direction of the AVPEM/ Dean of Admission, the Admission File Reader will work remotely from the Admission Office on the Milton Campus and/or their home and will evaluate completed admission files to formulate admission decisions or to make recommendations of an admission decision. The Admission File Reader is the preliminary source for undergraduate student application review based on in-house training; written guidelines, and best practices set forth by the strategic planning of the Admission Office. The Admission File Reader must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills. The Admission File Reader, as a member of the admission team, will participate in accomplishing the goals of the Admission Office including evaluating applications, working with prospective students when needed, and participating in on-campus recruiting events. Essential Functions: 1. File Evaluation: Evaluates admission files to assist in finalizing admission decisions; Develops a working knowledge of all Curry College curriculum, with specialized knowledge as assigned; Assist prospective students through the application process when needed. 2. Campus-Based Events: Participates in on-campus recruitment/yield events as assigned; Recruitment; Conduct prospective student interviews and admission information sessions as assigned; Attend off campus recruitment/yield events when needed. Additional Functions: Attend Reader training sessions. Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor of his/her designee. Job Requirements: Essential Characteristics: Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics: Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills to achieve optimal results. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, problem solve and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work and be successful in individual or team projects. Ability to focus, work and perform the necessary tasks in a shared office space. Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism to deal with a variety of individuals. Ability to function independently, attention to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Requires strong analytical, reading and writing skills. Demonstrates a strong commitment and understanding of the benefit in recruiting a diverse student body. Must have excellent written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills; strict attention to details; self-motivated; must be able to work independently and as a part of the admission team. Competency in computer and software skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word & Salesforce CRM Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of a liberal arts college is strongly desired. Experience in college admissions, recruitment, student services and/or financial aid processing is strongly desired. Hourly Rate: Temporary, Part-Time, $25.00 an hour, 10 hours per week Additional Information: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The College's nondiscrimination policy may be found at: https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/notice-of-non-discrimination; the College's grievance procedures for Title IX complaints may be found at: https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/Student-Life/handbook.pdf (pp. 96-125). Individuals who wish to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Title IX Coordinator, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below: Juan Hernandez, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging: Office 121, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 979-3516, juan.hernandez@curry.edu. Office of Civil Rights ("OCR")-Boston: US Department of Education, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921. (617) 289-0111, OCR.Boston@ed.gov. To apply, visit http://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183215 jeid-8040449dda38b4478eba2233928b8a7d