[Hiring] Enrollment Specialist @Allegheny College

Role Description

The Enrollment Specialist supports daily operations of the admissions and/or financial aid departments, with a primary focus of assessing applications for admission. The position will follow existing policies and processes to determine a student applicant’s admission to the College and recommend a scholarship value, which is then approved by a final reader. The position may also complete other tasks related to recruitment, financial aid or general enrollment activities. This work can be completed remotely and during flexible hours.

• Review applications for admission to determine a student’s readiness for Allegheny based on the current admission/application reading processes, including recommending a scholarship value.
• Support daily functions and special recruitment initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7-10 years of experience required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in college admission activities, specifically the application review process.
• Effective critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Solid communication skills.
• Ability to interpret varied academic documents such as a school report, high school transcript and recommendations.
• Experience in CRM/Slate required.

Benefits

• Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Company Description

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist.

• Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo.
• Featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives.”
• Ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact.
• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges.
• Special distinctions include one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.
• Deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.