Thursday, 29 January 2015

[YEP-DC] JOB POSTING: Seasonal Selection Officer

Job Title:    Selection Officer (Seasonal: February/March – August)

 

Reports to: Associate Director of Selection

 

Team: Selection

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About Quad Learning

 

Quad Learning, Inc. (QL) is a venture-backed startup with an audacious mission: to change higher education by creating affordable new pathways to a top-tier bachelor's degree.

QL collaborates with leading community colleges to jointly develop and deliver American Honors, a competitive two-year honors program designed for high-ability students. After two years in American Honors, students transfer to complete the final two years of their four-year degree from a top college or university. In our inaugural year, our students have been admitted for transfer at Stanford University, the University of Michigan, Cornell University, the University of Washington, Georgetown University, Purdue University, Brigham Young University, and many others.

QL has been featured in TechCrunch, Inside Higher Ed, Venture Beat, the Washington Post, and more. We are an energetic, driven, passionate group.

Job Purpose

 

The Selection Officer supports our Selection Team in reading and processing application materials to efficiently and effectively select students that are a strong fit for American Honors, resulting in an academically bright and diverse cohort. Specifically, this person assists in the application review process: reading applications, processing transcripts/SAT scores, and recommending students for admission.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

     Apply a holistic mindset when evaluating applications.

     Make admission recommendations for applicants

     Process student documents (data entry): transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, etc.

     Assist in a "completion check" of applications, to make sure all required documents are submitted.

     Manage transcript requests between the applicant, high schools, community college, and the Regional Admissions Counselors.

     Make admission recommendations for applicants

     Collaborate with Regional Admissions Counselors in processing admissions materials from field events.

 

 

 

 

Required Skills and Attributes

 

     1-3 years of work with college students or college-bound students, ideally in an admissions setting (preferred).

     Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.

     Highly detail-oriented with a healthy sense of caution around handling sensitive student records.

     Commitment to reflecting on practices to make efficiency improvements.

     Commitment to follow directions with precision when required.

     Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

     Strong organizational skills.

     Salesforce experience a plus.

 

Qualifications

 

     Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

     Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

     Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM system is preferred.

 

 

Job Duration and Compensation

 

This position is a full time (Monday - Friday) seasonal (February - August) role. The ideal candidate will be available to work in our Washington, DC office throughout the peak season (February - August), with possibility for extension based on business needs and performance. Compensation will commensurate with experience.

 

 

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