Harcum College Hiring for Admissions Support Specialist at Bryn Mawr, PA Full Time

Harcum College, a leader among the nation’s 2 year colleges, is seeking an Admissions Coordinator. The position has responsibility for the  smooth operation of clerical-related admissions office and enrollment functions including: answering the phones, processing and managing accepted applicant files, sending out acceptance/denial packages, scheduling testing, greeting admissions guests, and providing coverage for other clerical staff. The position reports to the Office Manager and works closely with Admissions Counselors to meet enrollment goals. Typical hours are 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. 

Responsibilities:

•   Applicant file processing including: 
  •   Sending acceptance letters   
  •   Processing admissions files and fees   
  •   Updating electronic applicant records   
  •   Admissions report preparation including:   
  •   Assist the Office Manager weekly reports and reports distribution to faculty and staff..   
•   Expertly and customer focused handling phones/voicemail including: 
  •   Record inquiry information, answers general questions, and works with applicants to complete files.    
  •   Greet admissions guests, have guest fill out appropriate forms, and notify counselors.    
  •   Department Administration    
  •   Provide coverage for other clerical staff members when necessary. Open and distribute mail.   
  •   Establish and maintain consistent communication and collaboration with other members of the enrollment management staff to 
     ensure smooth workflow.    
  •   Inter-Departmental Collaboration   
  •   Work with other college departments to meet enrollment management goals.   

Qualifications/ Skills:

•   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)   
•   Strong customer service experience and ability to work with a team   
•  3+ years of Admissions experience    
•   Knowledge of electronic/imaging applications and/or transcripts   
•   Ability to work collaboratively with other college departments   
•   Organized, detail oriented and ability to handle multiple duties with proven written and verbal communication skills    
•   Flexibility and availability for evening and weekend hours   
•   Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students and parents  

Preferred Qualifications:  

•  Associates degree; Bachelors desirable
•   Working knowledge of PowerCampus   
•   Date Entry experience  
•  Self-discipline and ability to maintain a professional disposition in a fast paced environment is a position expectation.  

ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE

 Harcum College is an independent, coeducational, fully accredited, residential college. The College offers associate degrees in allied health, business and social science, as well as certificates and a variety of continuing studies programs.  

Founded in 1915, it was the first college in Pennsylvania to offer the associate degree. Today Harcum has career-informed degree programs on its Bryn Mawr Campus west of Philadelphia, programs online and at Partnership Sites throughout the region, serving approximately 1,000 students. 

Harcum provides quality instruction with close student-faculty collaboration, small class sizes, and individualized support services. Harcum has the atmosphere of a small college including personal attention with regular student and employee opportunities for leadership, and involvement.    

Harcum College offers a very comprehensive benefits package including tuition remission and reimbursement programs and pay commensurate with experience.   

Harcum College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with employment standards of non-discrimination.