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Job Location

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT

Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary / Purpose :

The Goodwin University Admissions Department is seeking motivated individuals to join our team in assisting a diverse student population in attaining higher education. As part of our mission at Goodwin University, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

The admissions officer role is as unique as our student body. We actively seek candidates who are self-starters, intuitive, quick thinkers, multi-taskers, and problem solvers. As the liaison between the potential student and other university departments, an ideal candidate is one who is not afraid to ask questions, and advocates for their student in order to make their admissions experience as straight forward as possible.

If you enjoy working on a dynamic team, are goal oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking to make a difference in the lives of our hardworking students, we want to meet you! Join us in our commitment to fostering a culture and environment where you can make an impact on others, while feeling like you belong.

Essential Job Functions / Primary Responsibilities :

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Facilitates all enrollment activities for students pursuing enrollment into the University.
• Build relationships with prospective students regarding program offerings and next steps for first-time students and / or transfer students.
• Positively interact and assess student needs and present information to determine how Goodwin University may benefit a students personal, academic, and professional goals.
• Conducts student interviews and collaborates with cooperating departments while offering extensive student service and support.
• Pursues qualified candidates for enrollment with customer-centric follow-up from point of inquiry through enrollment.
• Collects all necessary documents and paperwork toward enrollment including applications, transcripts, and immunization records.
• Presents information on the process to apply for Financial Aid, schedules financial aid appointments, and acts as the primary liaison to the Financial Aid Office.
• Meets / exceeds enrollment goals.
• Be committed to serving a culture of diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion among students and staff.
• Ability to communicate University values and mission effectively.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

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Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience :

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationX

Physical Activity None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands / fingers to handle / feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingX

Lifting Requirements None Under 1 / 3 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 Over 2 / 3 Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX

Vision Requirements :

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

No special vision requirements

Salary Range :

Full-Time Employee Benefits :

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the university and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)