Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We Are Looking For
The Admissions Coordinator position supports LHSON by enrolling the desired quality and quantity of future Baylor nursing graduates through the recruitment and admissions of qualified students. They engage in a variety of outreach activities, provide admission information to prospective students, and follow-up with prospective outreach. They assist in selecting applicants who are academically prepared and likely to succeed in LHHSON.
A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A Master's degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred. This position is located in Dallas, TX.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
Offer admissions counseling information to students/families. Respond to inquiries from prospective students. Manage daily incoming correspondence and provide timely email/telephone follow-up. Analyze and quickly resolve admissions-related problems for prospective students. Independently respond to questions & appropriately route issues that cannot be solved to supervisor or the Associate Dean for Pre-Licensure Program.
Review completed applications and ensure all minimum requirements are documented. Evaluate applications based on key admissions criteria. Recommend decision of admission or rejection to the appropriate decision-maker(s). Communicate decisions to students and assist in any decision-making support. Develop and maintain admission records. Report on historical and/or on-going admission trends.
Provide transcript evaluations for prospective students. Work with Office of Admissions to assist with Baylor admissions into nursing school. Serve as an expert in undergraduate admissions policies and procedures as well as the transfer credit evaluation process.
Assist with general recruitment activities. Hold regular admission information sessions. Assist with targeted calling/e-mail campaigns to increase interested students. Visit select colleges, hospitals and conferences for the purpose of cultivating relationships with potential students. Participate in student recruitment events and orientation activities (such as the Dallas Visit Experience, Level One Orientation, Preview Days, I2E, DSD, etc.)
Verify all admission documents are received and processed. Conduct degree plan evaluations of admitted students and correct any course issues to ensure they are prepared for graduation.
Support other student services events and activities. Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s and LHSON’s mission.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
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