Student Admissions Support Specialist

Job Profile:

Admission Counselor Assistant 3

Job Family:

Student Recruitment and Admission

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Barrett, The Honors College is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Student Admissions Support Specialist to join our admissions team. The Student Admissions Support Specialist will play a vital role throughout all aspects of the Barrett application process. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about higher education and dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals.

Essential Duties:

• Engage with prospective students and their families via email, phone, and in-person to provide information about the honors college and the admissions process.

• Maintain accurate records of student applications and communication using the college and university’s databases and software.

• Create regular reports of application activity to share with internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with other departments, primarily recruiting and advising, to ensure a smooth admissions process for prospective students.

• Serve on the admissions committee, evaluating submitted applications for each honors college enrollment option.

• Contribute to application enhancements and process improvements through testing the online application system.  

• Participate in special projects with staff as directed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of Barrett, The Honors College

• Experience working in an institution of higher education (honors college/program experience preferred)

• Experience in customer service

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with admissions databases (PeopleSoft, Salesforce)

Working Environment:

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of a desktop computer

• Repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse at a workstation

Salary: $44,000 per year

Important: All applicants (internal and external) must include both a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Department Statement:

Barrett, The Honors College: Established in 1988, Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a selective four-year residential college offering innovative honors courses, study abroad, research opportunities, and merit scholarships to high-achieving and highly-engaged undergraduates at all four ASU campuses. Barrett has more than 7,000 students at the Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic and West campuses of ASU. Barrett students benefit from the vast resources and numerous opportunities at ASU, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative universities, located in the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. 

Barrett Honors College has received many accolades, including being called “the gold standard” among honors college in the nation by the New York Times and “Best Honors College” in the United States by Reader’s Digest. USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and cited Barrett as “outstanding.” The 2021 Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Barrett Honors College as one reason why Arizona State University is among the top 10 “Best Buy” public schools in the United States. Specifically, the guide spotlights the “ambitious honors projects” at Barrett Honors College.  For more information, please visit our website at: http://barretthonors.asu.edu/home/

Employees of Barrett have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high achieving students.  We have a spirit of going above and beyond.  If you are looking for a position that is student centric along with a desire to make a difference, we would encourage you to join our team. 

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU’s benefits options and degree program offerings.

Estimate the value of your total compensation: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change — even during a pandemic — from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive.  Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter.  We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance.  Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements.     

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information please see:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$25509.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

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