Lead Admissions Specialist - SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE : Job Details

Position Details Position Information Job Title Lead Admissions Specialist Department LEVL - Enrollment Services Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 12 Job DescriptionSUMMARYThe Lead Admissions Specialist works as a member of the Admissions and Records team and reports directly to the Dean of Enrollment Management. The Lead Admissions Specialist is responsible for providing oversight on all processes related to admission application intake and will work to ensure that general college information is provided accurately to students in a standardized fashion in-person, through email, and over the phone. The development of a high level of knowledge regarding South Plains College's academic and technical offerings as well as the College's student services will be essential. This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor as well as strong communication and computer skills. High energy and a positive approach to working with students and colleagues is a must. The individual must be customer service oriented and must work well in a team context. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Greets and assists students with general college information. Assists students with the college admission process. Directs the processing of admission applications through CRM Recruit and Ellucian Colleague. Assists with student record keeping, ensuring that support staff accurately scan physical documents & records, and are prepared for student registration and end-of-term processes. Assists with and provides oversight of student demographic changes and other updates of student data. Assists with and oversee incoming student inquiries, drop requests, withdrawals, and any administrative drops. Assists with and coordinates the posting of TSI scores and other college readiness information (e.g., College Prep). Supports and assists in directing departmental efforts to ensure this information is uniformly entered correctly into the College's student information system, and that all support staff at all locations are following appropriate data entry procedures. Maintains the confidentiality of student and course records. Assists with new student orientation & graduation processes. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Enrollment Management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree (A.A., A.S., or A.A.S) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Excellent computer and data management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least two years of work experience directly related to the position.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Be able to communicate and effectively present information in one-to-one situations with students, visitors, faculty and other employees of the organization. Possess excellent public speaking skills and ability to project a positive image for the college. LANGUAGE, WRITING AND REPORTING SKILLS Be able to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Also be able to write simple correspondence and reports. Ability to write well, employing accepted principles of business communications, is preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS Experience necessary in applying current computer technology and software applications to essential responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Knowledge and experience with working with computers and software in a Windows environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office is essential. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement including the use of whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Be able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Be able to work with a wide variety of people and participate as a team member to accomplish multiple projects and goals. Also be able to meet and greet the public in a positive and productive way. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS Be able to organize tasks and activities essential to performing the specific duties and responsibilities of this job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and listen. The employee is required to stand; walk moderate distances; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a high traffic and multi-tasking functional department. This is also a busy working environment. Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S5902019-P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/10/2025 Position End Date (if temporary)Open DateApplication Review Date 09/12/2025 Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions SummaryQuick Link for Internal Postings