Undergraduate Admissions Assistant (Student)

Description

DEPARTMENT: 150 – Admissions / STATUS: Part-Time /  CLASSIFICATION: Student-Non-Exempt / RANK: Student / DATE LAST UPDATED: May 2022

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of Admissions is seeking a friendly, organized individual for the Undergraduate Admissions Assistant in the Office of Admissions. Life Pacific University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich LPU’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

The primary function of this job is to assist with application processing, communication to applicants and provide   administrative support to Undergraduate Admissions Staff. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Preferred but not required bilingual English/Spanish 
• Process application materials that are received by the Office of Admissions, with focus for Undergraduate applicants.
• Enter prospective student information into the student database system.
• Assist the Admissions Counselor with application processing and follow-up with prospects and families.
• Ensure compliance with LPU processing and file maintenance standards.
• Provides secretarial support to the Undergraduate Admissions staff.
• Interacts with other campus departments.
• Update content and maintain applications and forms.
• Represent the University at events when needed.
• The primary responsibility of the Undergraduate Admissions Assistant/Intern is to respond to inquiries from a variety of sources and provide information to necessary parties in a timely and professional manner. 
• Is prepared to handle large call/email volumes and work in a deadline-driven environment. 
• This position serves as a backup processing specialist, data entry, and all other admission document processor
• This job description shall include, but is not limited to, the above duties
• Assists the undergraduate   Admissions Staff with on-campus events

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a  current LPU student in good standing. GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• At least  one year of experience in an administrative and office setting.
• Ability to quickly learn new computer programs.
• Proficient working computer knowledge: Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 
• Extremely detail oriented and ability to follow processes, rules, and instruction. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, pastors, faculty, staff, & leaders (solid interpersonal, public address, written/verbal communication skills are a must)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, to students, parents, pastors, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to  relate well with students, college offices, and visitors in a friendly and flexible manner.
• Demonstrates good personal appearance and pleasant telephone voice.
• Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of the University.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate professional business communications and procedures.
• Demonstrates experience in customer service role in an office environment with a high-volume workload.
• Must have a valid CA state driver’s license.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change and revision when necessary.