Admissions Specialist - Harrison County Campus

Admissions Specialist - Harrison County Campus

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Job Title Admissions Specialist - Harrison County Campus

This position assists the Director of Admissions and Records with all aspects of admissions operations and performs the administrative duties required of the role.

• Perform document intake by scanning admissions documents into Perceptive Content, updating student records in Banner, and reviewing files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Verify and post transcripts to student accounts.
• Process compliance documentation for concurrently enrolled high school students and communicate regularly with designated staff regarding student status.
• Review assigned reports (e.g., missing items, non‑compliant lists) regularly and notify students of outstanding requirements in a timely manner.
• Complete internal and external records requests and ensure proper delivery.
• Distribute all forms necessary for the admissions process.
• Assist with processing admissions applications as directed.
• Conduct initial review of residency documentation and forward to appropriate personnel for final determination.
• Support the coordination and execution of Admissions Office functions, including orientation, registration, and graduation.
• Assist with audit preparation related to enrollment and admissions.
• Prepare reports and memos as assigned.
• Respond to admissions‑related inquiries via email and phone.
• Assist with general office functions, sharing responsibilities with other Admissions staff at both campus and district level.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, campus personnel, and the community.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all college policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions and Records.

• (M1) Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Business and Office Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• (M2) Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an office setting.
• (M3) Proficiency in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office.
• (M4) Strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication abilities.

• (D1) Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• (D2) Experience working in an Office of Admissions & Records or another Student Services area in a postsecondary setting.
• (D3) Experience with Perceptive Content or other document imaging software.
• (D4) Proficiency with Banner or other student information systems software.
• (D5) Experience maintaining student records and knowledge of FERPA guidelines.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number , email address compliance.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four‑county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including:
Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS;
Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS;
Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS;
Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS;
Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS;
Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS;
Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS;
The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification Staff

Open Date 03/03/2026

Close Date 03/23/2026

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For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Candice Jenkins
Director of Admissions and Records
2226 Switzer Road, Gulfport, MS 39507
Office:
Email: candice.jenkins

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