Job Description

Posting number: 08598

Department: SUSCC-501100-Student Records

Job classification: Admissions Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Student Services, Higher Education

Summary

The primary task of the Admissions Assistant is to maintain student records and transcripts, assist with registration and schedule changes, and scan records for permanent storage. Perform clerical duties that follow prescribed and well-established procedures set by federal, state, and institutional policies.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E4: (Salary range: $35,570 - $59,541 Annually)

Benefits: Full-Time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

Anticipated Start Date: October 2026

Examples of duties

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Perform general clerical duties requiring the exercise of tact, judgment, and discretion.
• Process applications, readmissions, withdrawals, and transcript requests.
• Maintain student records in database.
• Assist with registration on all campuses as required.
• Contribute to department cohesiveness.
• Receive, process, open, sort, and distribute office mail and supplies.
• Sort and file correspondence and other documents according to established rules of records management.
• Act as a clerk/receptionist to provide information to students, college personnel, or visitors in a manner evidencing cordiality.
• Operate a computer, calculator, or other office machinery in the performance of routine clerical operations.
• Assist in maintaining central files according to standard rules of records management.
• Answer telephone, take messages, and/or direct calls to appropriate department/persons as needed.
• Search files and furnish required information.
• Generate and send forms, letters, and other routine correspondence.
• Duplicate documents on request.
• Assist other office personnel with special assignments or substitute for absent personnel.
• Supervise work study students if required.
• Perform other duties as requested by appropriate supervisor.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Two (2) years of clerical or office related experience is required.
• Knowledge of computer software applications and office machines is required.
• Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills is required.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to multitask and work in a team environment with a positive attitude is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in college admissions is preferred.
• Experience with ARGOS, TargetX, Banner, Axiom, AdAstra, and/or student services is preferred

Supplemental information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. . It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NEOGOV account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.