Student Support Specialist

Department Name

Barrett Honors College

Job Description

Barrett, The Honors College seeks a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Student Admissions Support Specialist to join our admissions team. The Student Admissions Support Specialist will play a vital role throughout all aspects of the Barrett application process. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about higher education and dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals.

Barrett employees have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high-achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a student-centric position and desire to make a difference, we encourage you to join our team.

Job Description

Barrett, The Honors College seeks a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Student Admissions Support Specialist to join our admissions team. The Student Admissions Support Specialist will play a vital role throughout all aspects of the Barrett application process. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about higher education and dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals.

Barrett employees have the opportunity to help further the mission of serving high-achieving students. We have a spirit of going above and beyond. If you are looking for a student-centric position and desire to make a difference, we encourage you to join our team.

Requisition ID

102016BR

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of a desktop computer

• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties

• Repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse at a workstation

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND one year of administrative and appropriate program experience; OR, Five years of progressively responsible administrative and appropriate program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University operates on these core values:

Community and Belonging, Leadership and Agency, Courage and Curiosity.

Our values are the foundation for everything we do to create a welcoming honors college where students from all walks of life can learn, grow and thrive. Where they can belong to a community of high-achieving peers, lead courageously, act with agency and fulfill their intellectual curiosity.

Established in 1988, Barrett Honors College offers the unique opportunities of a selective, four-year residential college with special honors courses, scholarships, study abroad and undergraduate research combined with the resources of one of the largest and most innovative public universities.

Barrett Honors College serves more than 7,000 students on all four ASU campuses- Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley - located throughout the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, as well as ASU Online students.

The New York Times labeled Barrett Honors College "the gold standard" among honors colleges in the nation and Readers Digest designated it a "Best Honors College". USA Today named ASU one of the 100 Best Value universities in the nation and called Barrett Honors College "outstanding." The Fiske Guide cited Barrett Honors College with its "ambitious honors projects" as one reason why ASU is among the Top 10 "Best Buy" public universities in the U.S. Learn more about Barrett Honors College.

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more. Explore ASU's benefits options and degree program offerings.

Estimate the value of your total compensation: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

The ASU Community has demonstrated it can adapt and respond quickly to change - even during a pandemic - from different learning modes to remote work to ensure students and university employees can thrive. Though we may deliver support services virtually, in-person or both, we consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location and we prioritize in-person presence in our community to fulfill our charter. We also understand flexible work arrangements can offer benefits for employers and employees such as retention, sustainability and work-life balance. Where ASU policy and the nature of the work permits, we support opportunities for remote work, flex time, or similar arrangements.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU/Barrett, The Honors College will not be a sponsor for this position. For additional information please see:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9

Category

01

VP Code

EXEC VP/PROVOST

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelor's degree preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of Barrett, The Honors College

• Experience working in an institution of higher education (honors college/program experience preferred)

• Experience in customer service

• Evidence of effective interpersonal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in work that requires detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite with admissions databases (PeopleSoft, Salesforce)

Close Date

21-June-2024

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance

• For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Essential Duties

• Engage with prospective students and their families via email, phone, and in-person to provide information about the honors college and the admissions process.

• Maintain accurate records of student applications and communication using the college and university's databases and software.

• Create regular reports of application activity to share with internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with other departments, primarily recruiting and advising, to ensure a smooth admissions process for prospective students.

• Manage the prepping of honors applications, including transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, and other supporting materials to be distributed to admissions committees.

• Serve on the admissions committee, evaluating submitted applications for each honors college enrollment option.

• Contribute to application enhancements and process improvements through testing the online application system.

• Participate in special projects with staff as directed.

Monday

• Friday, 8 am-5 pm (some flexibility). Two remote days per week available.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Salary Range

$42,016 - $44,000 per year; DOE

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Advising & Admissions