Admissions Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

The Admissions Coordinator / Administrative Assistant will work primarily with the Vice President of Operations and Administration and the Director of Admissions to develop, implement, and maintain a plan for student admissions. This person will also oversee that the goals of the admissions process are met for each potential student in a timely manner. General administrative tasks and activities unrelated to admissions will also be assigned. This is a full-time position.

Supervision Received:​ Vice President of Operations and Administration, Director of Admissions

Works with:​ Financial/Administrative Assistant, Registrar, Director of Institutional Relations, Alumni Coordinator, Marketing Manager, Vice President of Academic Affairs

Supervision Exercised:​​​​ None at present

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Admissions and others to form a team to review, develop and implement a plan for student admissions (Admissions Policy SP-07-06) for Tyndale.

• Provide general coordination and oversight for the admissions area, including, but not limited to:

  • (1) responding to admissions and financial aid inquiries

  • (2) conducting interviews and coordinating visits of prospective students

  • (3) forwarding admissions information material or packets to applicants

  • (4) compiling and reviewing applicants’ admissions’ files for completeness

  • (5) circulating completed applicant’s admissions files to the Admissions Committee

  • (6) coordinating and attending meetings of the Admissions Committee

  • (7) maintain admission’s statistics and prepare reports for the board of directors

• Assist, as needed, the Alumni Coordinator to engage alumni and other Tyndale Ambassadors to promote and discuss Tyndale with prospective students

• Advise on matters related to student recruitment, such as recruitment letters to alumni, individuals, families, churches, schools, parachurch organizations and sponsors

• Assist in various administrative tasks unrelated to admissions as assigned by the Vice President of Operations and Administration

• Assist in various administrative tasks that may be assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Other Duties

• Travel as needed to conduct recruitment activities for the school, initially focusing on Europe

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

This position requires demonstrated Christian character, the ability to work well with people from many cultures, a deep commitment to an Evangelical and Protestant faith and a pastoral heart.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Conversational Dutch and English language abilities

• Knowledge and experience in serving in and through a local church

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to quality service and follow-through

• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree

• Administrative experience in church, parachurch, NGO or educational setting

Training Provided by TTS

• General Orientation

• Student Handbook Overview

• Quality Manual Overview

Files or Databases Overseen by Admissions Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

• Develop and maintain a file of all relevant names, organization representatives, phone and email contact information for entities doing business with Tyndale