New job Admissions Advisor in Kansas

Department: School of Professional & Graduate Studies – Admissions Office

Reports to: Director of Enrollment for SPGS

University Overview:

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts, and a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective. MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students with half considered traditional residential students. For more information about MNU, see our website: www.mnu.edu.

Position Description:

As the first point of contact with prospective professional and graduate adult students, the Admissions Advisor is responsible for informing prospective students regarding program, admissions, and application requirements. As student files are completed, the Admissions Advisor is responsible for reviewing application file contents, making admissions decisions for programs, and preparing and guiding students through enrollment. The Admissions Advisor performs student recruitment activities via phone, email, live chat, text, virtual meetings, and face-to-face.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule and conduct individual and group information sessions to identify students’ goals and motivation and provide accurate information and guidance that supports successful progression towards earning their goal.
• Model and provide mission-minded, exemplary customer service to prospective students, current students, clients, colleagues and the community
• Demonstrate knowledge of academic programs under MNU’s School of Professional & Graduate Studies’ purview
• Demonstrate commitment to building relationships with prospective students by using professional knowledge and perspective to relate and establish rapport during the discovery process
• Ensure communication contact goals, as outlined by the Director of Admissions, are met to produce desired student follow up and recruitment results
• Possess the ability to work in a busy office environment where tasks and responsibilities change rapidly and accuracy of records and data is critical. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  • Rapidly responding to inquiries and applicants and performing appropriate follow-up based on established contact strategy
  • Accurately recording and monitoring the applicant to enrollment lifecycle through the use of CRM for reporting and analysis
  • Consistently demonstrating critical thinking and problem solving skills to ensure a positive student experience
    • Completion of student files including collection of fully submitted application, official transcripts, licenses, references, and other documents which may be required by admissions
• Frequently communicating with peers in other offices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Flexibility/adaptability; demonstrate the willingness to embrace and support a culture where change is expected and occurs often
• Proven attention to detail combined with creative critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to occasionally work some evenings or Saturdays for recruiting events
• Highly relational with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Strong customer service and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, and ability to learn and adapt to various software programs. Acceptable typing skills required
• Proficient in the use of a customer relationship management (CRM) database

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in higher education admissions environment, internal sales, and/or a customer service setting is preferred

To Apply: Please attach the following to your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references
• Statement of Faith

Questions regarding your application can be directed to Lynne Wilson, HR Specialist at [email protected]. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Lisa Gaiche, Director of Enrollment at [email protected].

MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion,* age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services.

• Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/jobs.