Graduate Assistant - Undergraduate Admissions

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of a member of the Undergraduate Admissions team.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Assistant (UAGA) in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will assist members of the department by providing support in student recruitment, marketing, events, and other key areas to support enrollment efforts.

UAGA's will gain valuable skills that can be transferred to many organizational experiences. The primary focus of this position will require supporting the Assistant Director with all recruitment efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Correspond with prospective students, campus partners, and alumni, seeking information about the University's undergraduate programs.
Attend college fairs and high school recruitment visits. Evening/weekend work and overnight travel may be required periodically.
Conduct interviews and one-on-one meetings with students and families and lead group presentations.
Attend weekday and weekend enrollment events to support the recruitment of undergraduate students.
Comfortable being in a front-facing position, to serve as a representative of the Office of Admissions, supporting the Enrollment Operations, Campus Visit, and Financial Aid teams as needed.
As part of the communication flow, create addressed letters and postcards, make phone calls to both students and high schools, and other communication formats daily.
Support the Admissions Counselors through the application review process, and assist with the completion of applications.
Complete other duties as assigned in conjunction with the department's student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college is required. The UAGA should be currently enrolled in a graduate program at Moravian University.
Must maintain satisfactory academic standing.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the ability to complete a broad range of responsibilities/projects.
Inherent customer service instincts and the ability to work without close supervision.
Some evening and weekend activities, as well as travel to off-site recruitment events, are a requirement.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

Link to our DEI Action Plan: https://www.moravian.edu/dei-action-plan

Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian University community. Moravian University does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws. In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment.

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Dr. Darren Snyder

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

Report sexual harassment/sex discrimination online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix . Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy .

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor.

Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

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