Office Specialist, Admissions Events and Center

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Job : 295451

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: (not specified)

The Office Specialist serves as the primary host for Office of Undergraduate Admissions events and visit opportunities and within the Gretchen

B. Caughman Student Welcome Center, shaping the first impressions and experiences of prospective students and their families. This Specialist also supports the day‑to‑day operations involved in the planning and execution of on‑campus, off‑campus, and virtual recruitment and yield events.

• Administrative Tasks: Serves as the official greeter for Welcome Center visitors. Manages incoming communications (email, phone) from prospective students and families, and internal and external partners; schedules campus visits, daily tours, and special events; supports event logistics (space reservations, catering, AV, registration systems, event materials, and communication); assists in communicating and collaborating with campus partners; maintains department databases and records, enters data, and generates reports;
  
  maintains office supplies and equipment inventory.
• Space Management: Maintains order, neatness, and appearance in the Welcome Center; coordinates special facility needs (work orders, custodial, etc.); maintains space reservations and access logs; collaborates with Facilities.
• Assists the Associate Director and Coordinator as needed and performs all other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university OR High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of three years of office support or customer service experience.

• Experience in college/university admissions.
• Experience in front‑line guest experience and service.

• Knowledge: (none specified)
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills; excellent time management skills; demonstrates flexibility and problem‑solving skills; demonstrated excellence in customer service.
• Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to create a positive, welcoming environment and connect with a wide range of people; ability to work efficiently under pressure and work effectively as a team member or independently; ability to be attentive, detailed, and perform duties accurately.

Shift: Days; M‑F

Pay Band: B3

Salary: $16.54 / hour – $19.85 / hour (commensurate with qualifications within the established range).

Recruitment Period:
Until Filled

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting. Credit check required for positions of trust or approved departmental purchase card usage. Motor vehicle reports required for positions that need an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and…