Admissions Operations Specialist

Position Highlights

This role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on the student experience while working with industry-leading enrollment technologies and collaborating with dedicated professionals committed to student success.

As an Admissions Operations Specialist, you will work extensively with multiple student information and customer relationship management systems, including Slate, Campus Solutions, OnBase, Avaya, and Five9, to support admissions and enrollment operations. The position plays a vital role in managing applicant records, responding to prospective student and family inquiries, processing admissions-related transactions, and ensuring a seamless experience throughout the enrollment journey.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and have a passion for helping students successfully navigate the admissions process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes applications and related documents for various student types, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Provides comprehensive guidance and support to prospective students and their families through multiple communication channels, including phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Manages the logistics of campus visits, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for visitors
• Assists the admissions team with the preparation and execution of events, such as open houses, information sessions, and orientation programs
• Identifies and troubleshoots errors in the application process, implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth operations
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of applicant information and communication logs in the admissions database
• Works closely with other departments, such as financial aid, academic advising, and student services, to provide a seamless admissions experience
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative processes, including supply ordering, inventory tracking, and facilities management
• Knowledge of admissions processes, including understanding the procedures and requirements for processing applications
• Knowledge of student information systems
• Skill in identifying issues in the application process and implementing solutions to ensure smooth operations
• Skill in providing support and creating positive experiences for prospective students and their families
• Ability to provide guidance and offer clear and accurate information to prospective students and their families about the admissions process
• Ability to quickly adjust to changes in procedures, policies, and technology used in the admissions process

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 4 year of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

• FLSA Category
• Non-Exempt
• Work Location
• Hybrid
• Compensation $17.90-$22.00 per hour
• Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.