Admissions Assistant

Admissions Assistant

Salary

$42,078.00 Annually

Location

15800 S. State Street, South Holland

Job Type

Full-time Support Staff

Job Number

325

Department

Enrollment & Retention Services

Opening Date

10/21/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

SUMMARY:

Assists the Executive Director of Enrollment Management in the operation of the Admissions Office by processing and updating student records, referring special or difficult problems to lead worker or supervisor. Works with administration, staff, faculty, students and the general public as it applies to admissions into the College.

Examples of Duties

• Processes student records in a careful, confidential and accurate manner; files, updates, revises, codifies, assembles and reproduces records according to directives or well-defined procedures.
• Verifies validity of incoming high school and college transcripts.
• Posts information such as restrictions, ability to benefit, geometry waiver and other current or new codes to student's record.
• Responsible for updating and distribution of admissions letters to high schools. Participates in the function of reviewing, verifying and editing records, which includes annual financial aid audits.
• Aids in the completion of students' incoming transfer credit through the imaging system. Maintain strong communications with student evaluation counselors. Works closely with Student Evaluation Coordinator.
• Inputs and retrieves data using Colleague operating system.
• Provides clerical support to staff as directed on a variety of tasks; consults with immediate supervisor on any unusual problems or difficulties.
• Answers inquiries and provides college information or assistance as instructed to prospective, new/and or current students.
• Provides direction to student employees and aides by explaining policies and procedures of the office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess good written, oral and telephone skills.
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to efficiently operate a computer.
• Flexible scheduling to meet the demands of the officer.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

STATUS/SALARY: This is a regular full-time support staff position for 35 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, classified Grade VII on the support staff salary schedule, The work hours are Monday and Thursday, 11am-7pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-5pm and Friday, 8am-4pm Board approval is required. The position includes the following employee benefits: Salary $42,078, $16,000 Annual Flexible Health Benefit: 10 Vacation, 12 Medical and 3 Personal Days earned within First Year of Employment 16 Holidays, 5 Winter break days, 4-Day Summer Workweek

BEGINNING DATE: November 16, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, resume and transcripts.

South Suburban College offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation and sick leave and more.

Employer South Suburban College

Address 15800 S. State Street

Human Resources

South Holland, Illinois, 60473

Phone 708-596-2000 ext. 2224

Website https://www.ssc.edu/