GPS Admissions Specialist
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Job no: 521038
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Graduate Admissions
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Applications Open: Oct 11 2023
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The GPS Admissions team is seeking a part-time admissions specialist. This role is vital to supporting the needs of the admissions team through various administrative tasks, customer service, and student support. A strong desire to provide top-tier customer service is a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; answering emails and phones, processing paperwork related to student applications, and updating and maintaining student records.

New employees will be trained to gain a working knowledge of our Student Information System (SiS), Application Systems, and our available student services. They will also work with UMASS Lowell faculty, students, and staff and will handle confidential information.

Seeking a candidate that has outstanding phone and email etiquette and the ability to answer questions in a professional and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• HS diploma or GED/equivalent required, background in customer support
• Preference for those with previous higher education experience
• Must be proficient in MS office

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is an on-campus, part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position - 18 hours per week. The GPS office is open from 8:30 am-8 pm M-Th and 8:30 am-5p Fri.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.