Specialist, Admissions

Specialist, Admissions Salary: $15.60 - $21.90 Hourly Location: Bradenton Job Type: Department: Enrollment Services Job Number: Closing: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Summary Admissions Specialists guide and assist students through the admissions process from inquiry through application and admission. This position is responsible for ensuring responsiveness to inquiries, streamlined admissions processing, accurate residency classifications for tuition purposes and effective enrollment campaigns. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: • Guides and assists students through the admissions process to ensure enrollment. • Admits eligible applications and ensures that all required admissions documents have been received to complete enrollment. • Expands student access to admissions via use of chat sessions, targeted recruitment events, and calling campaigns. • Ensures service excellence and responsiveness by providing effective, timely communications to students regarding their admissions, residency, and orientation status. • Determines an applicant's initial residency status for tuition purposes after review and verification of supporting documentation. Maintains knowledge of current residency guidelines as put forward by state statute and SCF policy. Accesses DMV and other resources as needed to ensure an accurate residency classification. • Conducts admissions appointments with prospective students on an individual basis. Schedules campus tour for prospective students. • Assists with and participates in college wide recruitment initiatives which include open house and admissions express events. • Assists in the facilitation of the college wide orientation program for new students. • Ensures integrity of admissions standards through appropriate routing and processing of applicants requiring conduct review and student disclosure. Schedule admissions review committee appointments for selected applicants. • Responds to international student regarding eligibility to attend SCF. Responds to inquiries regarding international student admissions requirements for the F-1 student visa. • Keeps abreast of all SACS, Florida Department of Education and College and/or departmental policies and procedures. • Processes dual enrollment admissions applications. • Reports statistical data on the activities of the Enrollment Services Office which include admissions application numbers, residency, appointments, telephone and walk-in inquiries. • Provides assistance at the information desk as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Supervisory Experience: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. • Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and the general public. Excellent English listening and speaking skills required. Spanish language proficiency is an asset. • Math Ability: Ability to calculate add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram/chart or schedule form. • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of word processing, database and email software. Proficiency with the College's current database software is essential within one month of hiring date. • Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed. Responsibility for People and Property: This position is responsible for mail that includes cash, checks and credit card information. Responsibility for Communication: • Internal Contacts: This position has routine contact with SCF students and staff. • External Contacts: This position has routine contact with prospective students and their families, high school personnel, and the general public. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General environment is that of busy office with frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Pre-Employment Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information . Statement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6741978 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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