Admissions Coordinator

Job Purpose/

Summary:

The Admissions Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact for prospective students and, as such, must be a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable outward-facing presence. The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of application processing and completion. The Coordinator will also support the Admissions department by ensuring an efficient operation of departmental functions: respond to and assist all prospective and incoming students through email, phone, and walk-ins;

schedule meetings; prepare materials; perform budget-related activities; and assist the Vice President, Enrollment with administrative tasks.

• Serve as initial point of contact for the Admissions department:
  • Greet visitors to Admissions Office.
  • Answer phone calls and respond to voicemails and emails in a timely fashion.
  • Track phone and email correspondence.
  • Counsel prospective and admitted students with routine questions and requests, particularly as they relate to application materials and process.
  • Schedule individual counseling appointments for other Admissions staff members; coordinate campus tours, class visits, financial aid meetings.
  • Provide campus tours as necessary.
  • Help coordinate group visits.
  • Generate letters, emails, and information packets in response to requests for information.
• Coordinate the application processes for the Admissions department:
  • Create and maintain electronic student records.
  • Manage electronic application process and application completion.
  • Prepare application files for Admissions and faculty review.
  • Administer CAS report fee waivers.
  • Plan, coordinate, and assist in the annual movement of application materials from the Admissions database to a network drive for use by Student Services.
• Ensure an efficient operation of departmental programs and functions, including:
  • Administrative: book travel, reconcile expense accounts, track and update budgets, submit expense reports and check requests, take minutes, prepare mailings, assist Vice President, Enrollment with administrative tasks.
  • Work closely with the Fellows Director to track and communicate with fellows admits.
  • Help coordinate logistics associated with all on- and off-campus recruiting events as needed, including Admitted Student Day and information sessions.
  • Create and maintain electronic event records.
  • Oversee the printing and inventory of all admissions materials.
  • Order and maintain inventory of all give-away items.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for all prospective and incoming students.
• Responsive, with a customer service orientation.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, writing, and communication skills.
• Work with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.

• Bachelor's degree required
• One year of customer-facing administrative experience, strongly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Candidates must show proficiency in MS Office applications and other office technologies

• Higher education experience preferred
• Two to three years' professional experience preferred

The estimated compensation range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00 per hour.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the School's discretion.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.

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