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Temporary - Administrative Assistant Admission Office

Temporary - Administrative Assistant Admission Office

Worcester AcademyWorcester, Western Cape, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Temporary - Administrative Assistant Admission Office

Temp position Dec 1- May 31 with option for full timethereafter (40 hours / week)

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Admission and working in collaborationwith members of the Admission team the Admission Office AdministrativeAssistant is responsible for accomplishing a variety of general andspecialized office functions related to the work of the WorcesterAcademy Admission Office as listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are notlimited to the following :

Admission Office Reception and Communications

  • Meet and greet all visitors to the WA Admission Office, includingthose who have scheduled appointments for tours and interviews.
  • Answer all telephone calls and general email inquiries to theAdmission Office from prospective applicants for admission, and fromothers having business to do with the office.
  • Working with other members of the Admission Office, scheduleappointments for visitors and maintain the general Admission Office calendar.
  • Prepare letters and packets of information for mailing toinquiries and those requesting information about Worcester Academyand the admission process.
  • Prepare letters and related materials that are part of thefinancial aid process at Worcester Academy.

Maintaining Office Records and Files

  • Primarily responsible for maintaining all the records andpaperwork of the Admission Office, and for all filing. This includesmaintaining the Admission Office database program and records.
  • Oversee processing of incoming mail and directing mail to theappropriate place and / or person.
  • Create and maintain all application files and ensure thatsupporting materials find their way to the appropriate location.
  • Create periodic reports and statistics that reflect the activityof the Admission Office.
  • Admission Office Administration

  • Maintain all supplies associated with the efficient operation ofthe Admission Office, and order additional supplies as necessary.
  • Process all purchase orders related to the purchase of suppliesand services for the benefit of the Admission Office.
  • Oversee the work of students assigned to do work for the Admission Office.
  • Experience and Skills :

    GENERAL GUIDELINES

    To perform this job successfully, the Administrative Assistant musthave a warm and welcoming demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, ahigh degree of professionalism, and the ability to maintain theconfidentiality of information and records that come into theAdmission Office.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

    To perform this job successfully, the Administrative Assistantmust be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills,and / or ability required.

  • Prior work in an office setting, and regular interaction with acustomer / client base, preferred.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to tend tomany different tasks and duties simultaneously, required.
  • Ability to maintain an extreme level of confidentiality, exemplarycustomer service skills, attention to detail, ability to resolvesituations and to work independently while supporting a cooperative environment.
  • Strong computer skills required. Prior experience with Googlesuite & Blackbaud preferred
  • This position requires the ability to establish and maintaincooperative working relationships within a diverse environment.

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