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Lindenwood University · 4 months ago

Administrative Assistant - Bridgeport, CT

21515 - Bridgeport

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Dorsey College is an educational institution seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Managing Director. The role involves performing clerical functions including maintaining records, preparing correspondence, and managing student information.

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Responsibilities

Answer phone calls and greet visitors – direct to appropriate parties or take messages

Maintain the Admissions Control log, distribute admissions leads properly, verify online lead data, and enter prospect information into CampusVue

Prepare all mail acceptance letters following weekly Admissions Committee Meetings

Ensure all information is ready for New Student Orientation, including mailing orientation letters, orientation packets, sign in sheets, and name tags

Enter new enrollments into CampusVue and create files for new students; maintain all academic files

Monitor and enter student attendance in CampusVue and communicate with the Managing Director and/or Lead Instructor about any attendance issues or problems

Receive all payments, application fees, and financial aid checks, and provide receipts

Enter grades and gather necessary modular documentation

Post graduates in CampusVue and close student files upon graduation, course completion, and/or termination

Document all student status changes including leaves of absence and exits

Enter, prepare, and print schedules for new modules. Distribute report cards and schedules

Place orders for stationary, envelopes, business cards, and other supplies

Other administrative tasks as deemed necessary

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceTime managementMultitaskingResourcefulnessVerbal communicationWritten communicationActive listeningProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

High school diploma/equivalent required

This position requires at least 6 months of experience

Ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening

Ability to provide excellent customer and personal services

Proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Must possess strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure

Able to multitask, prioritize, show extreme resourcefulness, and problem solving skills

Benefits

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).

Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.

Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.

Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).