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Responsibilities:

Under direct and indirect supervision, administratively support all administrative and Enrollment Management functions of the Admissions and Student Success office in Atlanta:

• Enters and updates records, comments, status updates, and tasks in Slate, Campus Nexus, shared department Outlook mailbox, and other related systems in a timely manner,

• Receives, sorts, matches, and files electronic and paper documents in applicants’ and students’ advising files; manages unmatched documents via inquiry process,

• Answers incoming chat, texts, calls and emails; makes outgoing calls, collects prospect information, and answers or routes appropriately to provide information for current and prospective students,

• Assists prospects, students, colleagues, walk-in visitors, and others by answering questions, giving campus tours, and overall assisting them through the admissions process,

• Supports marketing and admissions visitation events with planning, ordering, receiving, preparing materials, tracking, and hosting responsibilities,

• Runs pre-programmed reports and utilizes various software packages as a function of the admissions department,

• Assists in the recruiting and marketing of academic programs, enrollment conversions, and service to prospects and applicants,

• Order supplies, maintain currency of marketing materials in public-facing areas and folders, file, tidy, purge, and maintain storage, file room, desk area, and lobby of Admissions office. Liaise with University Operations groups for the smooth running of the office.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Director of Admissions.

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED and two years of administrative support in a professional academic or business office, which must include data entry, are required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to do rapid, accurate, and thorough data entry, notation, scanning, document review, and FERPA-protected data handling.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to produce correspondence and reports.

• Candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to assist in attracting, serving, recruiting and enrolling prospective students.

• Must possess the utmost professionalism in maintaining confidentiality and privacy, exercising judgment, resolving conflict, and managing time-sensitive priorities (work accuracy under deadlines).

• Outgoing, cheerful, collegial, cordial, willing, and helpful to all as the face of Mercer to visitors, staff, and faculty.

Background Check Contingencies:

- Criminal History Check

Document Attachments:

- Resume

- Cover letter

- List of References with contact information

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community. 

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.   

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