Occidental College · 1 day ago
Admission Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $29.50/hrOccidental College is seeking an Admission Associate to support prospective and admitted students and their families. The role involves conducting information sessions, representing the College at recruiting events, and assisting with admitted student visits and application evaluations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the Admission Officer (AO) of the day, presenting in-person information sessions for prospective students and families visiting campus. Respond to email and phone inquiries, providing accurate and helpful information regarding admission and campus life
Conduct virtual information sessions, providing a detailed overview of the College. Manage questions during webinars, ensuring an engaging and informative experience for participants
Assist with the Tiger for a Day (TFAD) program by greeting admitted students and families visiting campus. Help connect them with their current student hosts and ensure a smooth, welcoming experience
Support the planning and execution of admitted student events, including 'Experience Occidental' and programming for underserved populations. Help organize regional off-campus receptions to connect with admitted students and their families
Assist with the campus visit check-in process for daily visitors using our client relationship management system, Slate, to ensure an efficient experience for prospective students and their families
Participate in the Spring Reading Season, reviewing transfer applications for Fall 2026. Evaluate application materials, including transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, and standardized test scores. Submit detailed evaluation notes and participate in weekly check-ins. Seasonal readers contribute to the holistic review process and may participate in committee discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, Communication, Business Administration, Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous experience in admissions, whether professional or volunteer
Proficiency with various technologies, including Zoom and other video conferencing platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web Editing, and social media applications or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy
Strong commitment to a quality work product
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically
Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies
Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities
Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner
Ability to self-motivate and work independently
Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups
Company
Occidental College
Occidental College is a premier school in Los Angeles, California.
Founded in 1887
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Chief Operating Officer
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