Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Position/Classification Title Administrative Support Specialist

　　Working Title Administrative Support Specialist

　　Competency Level Advanced

　　Position Number 100431

　　Salary Grade Equivalent 63/GN07

　　FLSA Non-Exempt

　　Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

　　FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

　　If time limited, duration date

　　Department Hiring Range $31,200 - $44,343

　　EEO-1 Category Professionals

　　SOC Code 43-9199 - Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

　　Position Overview

　　Primary Function of Organizational Unit

　　The Law School Admissions Office is tasked with the recruitment, admissions, and matriculation of new students into the School of Law. The unit is responsible for application processing, application review, recruitment, marketing, policy, and other functions of an admissions office.

　　Primary Purpose of Position

　　• Completes and processes applications: reviews application for completion and ensures all required documents are received; reviews application materials for conflicts; receives and matches addendum and character and fitness statements from applicants; checks for gaps in education; ensures most up to date transcript is provided in application files; etc.

　　• Coordinates with matriculated students to: certify responses to character and fitness questions provided in the application during orientation; receive and match final transcripts; schedule emails with new student information; complete other duties as needed for matriculated students.

　　• Collects, compiles, and enters into Unite the enrollment materials from enrolled applicants to include biographical data sheets, transcripts, financial assistance forms, scholarship materials, international materials, etc. and subsequently file. Compiles transcripts and copies of applications for the Law School Registrar.

　　• Responds to public inquiries about the Law School and addresses general concerns regarding the admissions process, while exercising confidentiality in accordance with policy and applicable state and federal laws including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of Banner Finance, Unite, and PeopleAdmin or equivalent systems; knowledge of enrollment management and project administration; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); ability to interpret and apply admissions/recruitment standards and budget policies and practices; ability to work independently without direct supervision; ability to learn, interpret and analyze diverse information to make necessary decisions; ability to exercise judgment and discretion in identifying issues and related problem solving; ability to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; excellent analytical and organizational skills; excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills needed to effectively interact with a wide range of individuals. Oral communication skills are imperative because of the need to interact with applicants on a frequent basis. The ability to field such communications appropriately and with a welcoming attitude is essential. There are many communications received via email which must also be addressed promptly. Finally, the individual must be able to develop good working relationships with external offices throughout the campus, matriculated students, as well as other employees within the School of Law.

　　Minimum Education/Experience

　　High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

　　Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

　　N/A

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

　　Work Hours M-F 8-5

　　Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No

　　Campus Security Authority Designated Position Yes

　　Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

　　Required Competency Knowledge - Program

　　Duties

　　Responds to public inquiries about the Law School and addresses general concerns regarding the admissions process, while exercising confidentiality in accordance with policy and applicable state and federal laws including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); responds to inquiries and exercises discretion as appropriate to policies the Assistant Dean has developed for: LSAT test date exception, application fee waivers, foreign transcript acceptance, etc.

　　Required Competency Information/Records Administration

　　Duties

　　Collects, analyzes, verifies, and uploads prospective student data information in Unite, which includes the verification of recruitment event information and prospect data; completes and processes applications: reviews application for completion and ensures all required documents are received; reviews application materials for conflicts; receives and matches addendum and character and fitness statements from applicants; checks for gaps in education; ensures most up to date transcript is provided in application files;

　　Required Competency Communication - Verbal/Written

　　Duties

　　Greets prospective applicants, provides information about the law school and assist with building tours as necessary; Enters decisions in Unite; and generates decision letters, mailings and other supporting documents through Unite and Microsoft Word mail merge; Generates scholarship award letters for all students through Unite and Microsoft Word mail merge; Coordinates mailings to the enrolled applicants; Communicates and responds to applicant and prospective students’ requests. Counsels students about the admissions process and requirements; Counsels applicants on what is missing from their applications and how to go about making it complete, so that it can be evaluated by the Assistant Dean for Admissions and the Admissions Committee; Represents the Law School at on and off campus recruitment fairs and events.

　　Required Competency Problem Solving

　　Duties

　　Participates in strategic planning to improve the overall function of the department and provides suggestions on how to modify the admissions and recruitment processes; Collects, analyzes, verifies, and uploads prospective student data information in Unite, which includes the verification of recruitment event information and prospect data.

　　Required Competency Office Technology

　　Duties

　　Manages mass marketing campaign, including email and social media, calendars and schedules marketing messages to prospective, admitted, and enrolled students via CRM; includes the verification of recruitment event information and prospect data.

　　• Updates and verifies recruitment event data, including generating and updating the Prospective Information Form (PIF) in Unite; Generates reports and statistical data through Unite and Microsoft Excel, as necessary; Assists with transmission of commitment and decision data to LSAC through Unite, as necessary; • Enters decisions in Unite; and generates decision letters, mailings and other supporting documents through Unite and Microsoft Word mail merge; Generates scholarship award letters for all students through Unite and Microsoft Word mail merge; Collects, compiles, and enters into Unite the enrollment materials from enrolled applicants to include biographical data sheets, transcripts, financial assistance forms, scholarship materials, international materials, etc. and subsequently file. Compiles transcripts and copies of applications for the Law School Registrar.

　　Required Competency Other Duties as Assigned

　　Duties

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Number SPA01307P

　　Open Date 01/23/2024

　　Close Date 01/28/2024

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Resume/CV

　　List of References

　　Optional Documents

　　Cover Letter

　　DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

　　Supplemental Questions

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