Ashesi University College has a vacancy for an Admissions Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the position requires someone with excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills. Ability to accomplish multiple tasks on schedule and a strong sense of ethics is vital to succeed in this position.

Duties:
Admissions

•  Respond to students and parents enquiries
•  Take minutes in meetings
•  Prepare envelopes and labels for outgoing letters
•  Give administrative and secretarial support to admissions staff
•  Receive web enquiries and ensure they are forwarded to appropriate Admissions Officer
•  Send out letters and call secondary schools to schedule appointments for presentation
•  Prepare presentation packages such as Ashesi brochure, catalogues, application forms etc.
•  Enter prospective students data from applications into the database
•  Assist in making travel and accommodation arrangements for Admissions Director and Officers
•  Prepare application packages for sale
•  Receive visitors in the reception area and handle admissions specific inquiries
•  Schedule admissions interviews with prospective students
•  Follow up with wait listed applicants and ensure that their files are complete
•  Update admissions log sheet
•  Answer phone calls
•  Take messages on behalf of the staff and faculty members of Ashesi University College
•  Maintain orderly admissions filing system, ensuring that all student/applicant files are accurately catalogued
•  Maintain professional atmosphere in reception area
•  Perform all other admissions related duties as necessary

Other Duties:

•  Receive payments from students and receipt them accordingly
•  Track money from the sale of catalogues and application forms and report same to the accounts office

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications & Skills
Required:

•  A minimum of a Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree
•  Experience in a similar role
•  Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
•  Demonstrated ability in the use of information technology

Preferred:

•  Previous working experience in an academic institution
•  Excellent event coordination and organization skills
•  Office administration skills

Location: Berekuso

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and other relevant information as attachments to the Human Resource Manager through jobs@ashesi.edu.gh. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Closing Date:  12 April, 2013

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.