Admissions Office Support - Bank Street : Job Details

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Admissions Office Support Department: Office of Graduate Admissions Employment Type: Part Time, short term temp Reports To: Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions Hourly Rate: $28/Hour Hours/Week: 25-30/week Schedule: Hybrid, flexible Position Summary: The Office of Admissions is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable person to provide general support of the admissions process, including assistance reviewing graduate applications. This position plays a critical role in ensuring prospective student records are complete, accurate, and ready for processing. Other tasks could include general office assistance. The ideal candidate is organized, maintains confidentiality, and can work efficiently with minimal supervision. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review application files for completeness and flag missing materials
• Review applications to identify any outstanding prerequisites or gaps in experience to determine eligibility for program
• Follow up with applicants on outstanding materials to complete application assessment
• Update Slate as necessary with additional documentations (resumes, transcripts, etc.)
• Assist with filing and retrieval of physical or digital documents
• Maintain accurate logs of received documents and application statuses
• Handle confidential applicant information in compliance with FERPA regulations
• Perform data entry and quality checks on application records
• Support related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Basic computer proficiency (experience with scanners, databases, and document storage systems preferred
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete tasks independently
• Associates degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with document management systems or student databases (e.g., Slate, GoogleSheets and GoogleDocs, etc.)
• Prior experience working in an office or administrative setting
• Interest in higher education or college admissions

About Us Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.