Enrollment Assistant - East Hartford, United States - Goodwin University

Goodwin University
Goodwin University
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East Hartford, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community.

Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility.

As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

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Position Description Summary/Purpose:


The primary function of this position is to maintain the front desk and is responsible for greeting and assisting visitors, prospective students, staff and faculty entering the admissions suite.

This position will be performing administrative, clerical and student assistance for the Enrollment Department.


Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

- (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)_

  • Greet and assist prospective students, visitors, staff and faculty entering the admissions suite.
  • Assists students; both via phone and in person.
  • Tracks and maintains various departments records and reports
  • Performs general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, uploading documents, faxing and mailing.
  • Opens, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence.
  • Maintains office supply inventories and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
  • Manages teamwork assignments.
  • Responsible for taking meeting minutes when needed.
  • Assists and supports the enrollment department needs.
  • Collaborate and assist the enrollment coordinator and enrollment specialist with special projects, assignments and other things as needed.
  • Must have flexibility to work some weekends.
  • Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:


  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
  • Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
  • Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:


  • Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to assess and solve problems.
  • Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.

Minimum Required Qualifications:


Education, Training and Experience:

  • Minimum associate degree required
  • Customer service experience 1+ years
  • Working in a diverse environment is a plus

Physical and Mental Requirements:


Work Environment

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

  • Outdoor Weather Conditions
  • X
  • Work with fumes or airborne particles
  • X
  • Work near moving mechanical parts
  • X
  • Risk of electrical shock
  • X
  • Vibration
  • X

Physical Activity

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

  • Standing
  • X
  • Walking
  • X
  • Sitting
  • X
  • Talking & Hearing
  • X
  • Using hands/fingers to handle/feel
  • X
  • Climbing or balancing
  • X
  • Bending, pulling, pushing
  • X
  • Driving
  • X

Lifting Requirements

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

  • Up to 10 pounds
  • X
  • Up to 25 pounds
  • X
  • Up to 50 pounds
  • X
  • Up to 75 pounds
  • X
  • Up to 100 pounds
  • X
  • Over 100 pounds
  • X

Vision Requirements:

  • X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- _ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- _ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- _ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
- _ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)
- _ No special vision requirements


Full-Time Employee Benefits:


  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401k employer match
  • Employee & dependent life insurance
  • Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
  • PTO program
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