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The New School seeks an experienced administrator to assist its Admission Operations Department. Reporting to the Director of Admission Operations, the Coordinator will support data integrity for the operations team including data audit and testing, as well as special projects as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem solving skills, and an aptitude for detailed work. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks is also required. 

As a member of the Enrollment Services team, the Coordinator will play a vital role in the implementation of recruitment and yield services that will support a seamless admission and enrollment experience for the Universityâ™s traditional and nontraditional prospective student populations, including undergraduates, graduates, and adults. Evening and weekend hours will be required. 

The successful candidate will be a technically-minded, detail-oriented problem-solver, possessing strong organizational skills. This position requires a strong customer service orientation and the demonstrated ability to perform a variety of complex and diverse tasks. 

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Data tracking and reporting, including creating and maintaining CEEB codes within the universityâ™s Student Information System, and preparing and distributing weekly reports. 

• Run Slate reports frequently to identify the status of applicant files; review for erroneous incomplete files. 

• Track and maintain daily exception reports; Resolve surface level data errors identified.. 

• Assist with the reconciliation of student records for the Registrarâ™s office.

• Maintain knowledge of the universityâ™s tools and systems, including Banner, Axiom, Perceptive, Slate, and Common Application; Learn new systems and tools as needed.

• Support overall system integrity; Identify system issues and works with Director to resolve problems 

• Oversee training and assist with supervision of student employees responsible for mail processing 

• Maintain operational procedures documentation 

• Assist with testing of admission applications and systems 

• Assist in the accurate and timely processing of a high volume of applications and related credentials 

• Perform scanning and indexing using document imaging software, as well as data entry to the student information system 

• Respond to general questions from applicants and enrolled students through email 

• Provide backup coverage for decision posting and letter generation 

• Performs other duties as needed 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s degree and/or or experience working in a higher education environment 

• 2 or more years of work experience in an administrative setting 

• Experience with Slate 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Word and Excel 

• Willingness to undertake new projects, work with minimal supervision and be a team player 

• Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to interact with a diverse population ranging from students across all of our programs 

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines and projects 

• Willingness to undertake new projects, work with minimal supervision and be a team player 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong customer service orientation and demonstrated problem-solving skills

• Experience with Ellucian Banner

• Commitment to excellence and professional growth 

• Self-starter with an interest in working in a remote team environment 

Work Mode:

• Hybrid/Remote - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions. 

Salary Range: 

• $60,000 - $65,000

About The New School

The New School, a leading university in downtown New York City, offers degree and nondegree academic programs in design, the social sciences, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. Students benefit from small classes, superior resources, and renowned faculty members who practice what they teach. Continuing education courses and public programs place the university at the center of New York’s cultural and intellectual life.

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