Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Admissions

Description

Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Admissions

POSITION: Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Admissions

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

DEPARTMENT:  Enrollment Management

LOCATION: On-Campus | Tiffin University, located in Tiffin, OH

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the efforts of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The position entails frequent phone, virtual, written, in-person, and e-mail correspondence with prospective students and their families; and evaluation of applicant files. This position may also help arrange campus visits, evaluate student ambassadors on the campus tour, and assist with student ambassador training. Willingness to work weekends and evenings is also required.  

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong organization, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. 
• Ability to work independently and meet position goals without undue supervision. 
• Demonstrated success working as a member of a team. 
• Ability to manage time, willingness to work evenings, and weekends to meet deadlines and deliver assignments. 
• A positive attitude, a people-centric approach to work, and a good sense of humor are helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, human resources, education, or similar is required, as well as enrollment in Tiffin University’s graduate program during the Graduate Assistant position. 

Other:

• Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic; professionally conduct themselves, work well autonomously and in a team environment, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:  Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer