Job Description
Job Details Job Location Columbia College - Columbia, SC
Position Type Full Time
Job Category Admin - Clerical
Description JOB SUMMARY This position performs a variety of routine-to-complex duties including but not limited to upholding the mission of Columbia College in carrying out the duties of the position; a commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to students and employees is essential. This position coordinates and oversees data procedures and processing for the Admissions Office; responsible for all data entry operations for all undergraduate and graduate applications; and performs related duties as assigned. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision and reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions.
Qualifications ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Responsible for all data entry operations and data processing within the Office of Admissions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Works with college software systems, including but not limited to Slate and Jenzabar.
- Produces and manages daily mail merge files.
- Discretion and professional judgment to determine the most efficient and accurate methods of data processing.
- Works cooperatively with staff and faculty across campus.
- Answers the primary office phone in the Admissions Office.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: - Associate's degree in office administration, business administration or closely related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Prior experience working in a college environment with interactions with faculty, staff, and students preferred.
- Must be detail-oriented with good personal planning and time management skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams; experience with Slate and Jenzabar software systems preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to work independently with little direction.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; pays attention to detail.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; ability to multi-task.
- Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; skilled judgment.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving skills; must be self-motivated.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and references through the online submission. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact Natalie Spooner, Assistant Director of Admissions, via email to nspooner@columbiasc.edu EOE M/F/D/V
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