Temporary Admissions Processing Assistant (71151)

Salary: $28.00 Hourly
Location: NY, NY
Job Type:
Job Number: 202400125
Department: Graduate Architecture
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About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description


The Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design department at Pratt Institute is seeking an organized, tech-savvy, Temporary Admissions Assistant with strong analytical skills to provide support during its peak admissions processing period. This position reports to the Associate Manager for Admissions, working closely to ensure admissions applications and decisions are processed with high accuracy to meet targeted project deadlines. This position has a fixed term of January to May 2025. Working hours are 35 hours per week (M-F from 9am-5pm).

Examples of Duties

• Import and track incoming applications and evaluations via Slate online application system
  
• Update and manage admissions database, generating queries, charts, and reports as requested
  
• Active and ongoing tracking of applicant status, including taking initiative to follow up on issues needing resolution within a tight timeline
  
• Review and verification of degrees, transcripts, and other application eligibility criteria
  
• Generating and sending decision letters
  
• Communicate and field requests from prospective students in a prompt and professional manner
  
• Assisting with coordination of events and appointments for prospective students
  

Qualifications


Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  
• 2+ years of administrative experience required, preferably in an academic or cultural institution
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel and/or Google Sheets
  
• Experience using Airtable or similar database tools
  
• Ability to maintain accuracy during high demand and peak periods
  
• Strong student and/or customer service skills
  
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  

Preferred:

• Experience working in higher education strongly preferred
  
• Experience working with Slate
  
• Experience communicating with international clients
  

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Information:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
  
• If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 3 references via our online reference tool system. At least 2 of your references must be, or have been, your direct managers.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.



To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4763030/temporary-admissions-processing-assistant-71151







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