Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Services

Administrative Assistant

It's great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We're committed to bringing passion and energy to our College.

This position is recognized as the lead classified position of the Enrollment Services department group. This includes the following units : Admissions, Advising & Transfer Services, Enrollment Communications, Financial Aid, Records & Registration, and Testing Services. This employee represents the Vice President of Enrollment Management and supports the diverse components of Enrollment Services as a whole. As the lead classified role in this department group, this employee is called upon to supervise office procedures and resolve problems.

Although the Administrative Assistant does not directly supervise and evaluate staff members, this person plays a leadership role in office operations and is often the first point of contact for complex or sensitive situations. Routine responsibilities include overseeing processes such as tuition appeals, withdrawal appeals, and residency determinations. The employee must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as procedures, systems, and operational needs evolve.

Due to the nature of daily interactions in this position, errors in judgment can have significant consequences. The Administrative Assistant frequently communicates sensitive or unwelcome news regarding tuition, appeals, and residency issues under the direction of the Vice President of Enrollment Management. This requires tact, diplomacy, and strong problem-solving skills to prevent issues from escalating into prolonged or unproductive situations. Consequences of errors in these areas could include legal actions against the College and potential harm to the College's reputation within the community.

Primary Functions

• Assist and support the VP EM in matters pertaining to this department group. Represent the VP EM in dealings with students, faculty, staff, or the general public. Support the offices that report to the VP EM by acting as the lead classified position for all covered areas. This includes supervising office procedures and solving problems and handle problematic situations with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Manage communications with students, faculty, and staff related to those areas that comprise Enrollment Services.
• Review and manage processes related to appeals, including tuition appeals, withdrawal appeals, grade appeals, and other similar workflows that require support.
• Provide training and support to those areas that come under the umbrella of Enrollment Services in matters relating to office operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Hourly Range $21.2601 - $22.7483 (commensurate with experience)

Application

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Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate's interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume / CV, and a list of five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please Note : At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.