The Admissions Coordinator reports to the Director of Admissions Operations and will work closely with the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid to enhance the productivity of the admission team as well as increase the overall experience of the potential student and their family members while engaged in the enrollment cycle. The Admissions Coordinator will oversee a team of student workers responsible for large scale campus tours, the planning and execution of on campus student experiences and daily tasks and responsibilities that frequently distract the enrollment team from their primary goal. The Admissions Coordinator will collaborate with marketing and assist with the promotion of Tusculum University with the goal of driving new students engagement and enrollment as well as the university’s events and academic programs. The Admissions Coordinator will also be responsible for the coordination of the use of the TU Suburban, the Admission’s golf cart, the whereabouts of keys and the maintenance of the TU supply closet. The Admissions Coordinator will also be the main phone operator for the admissions department, answering questions and routing phone calls to the appropriate staff member each day.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Essential Functions:
- Answers phones and routes calls to the appropriate staff member.
- Works with the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid and members of the University to publicize and promote Tusculum University’s Academic programs and community events.
- Organizes student experience events and staffs and manages events with student workers.
- Represents the university to outside constituents interested in large scale campus tours and events.
- Plans, staffs and executes large scale campus tours and events.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining the TU Suburban, the admissions golf cart, the admissions supply closet and all keys pertaining to the vehicles and office spaces in admissions.
- Maintains open communication cross-departmentally and in the collegiate manner.
- Demonstrate commitment and dedication of Tusculum University, its mission, programs and future aspirations of the University.
- Promote the mission of Tusculum University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large.
- Follow University and other related administrative policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions Operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly energetic and a self-motivator
- Possesses strong project management skills
- Experienced managing a team of individuals with different perspectives, background, and priorities.
- Exemplary communication skills and abilities, both oral and written.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
- Must be a team player and maintain a high service philosophy and a willingness to help others succeed.
- Ability to follow and execute verbal and/or written instructions.
- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational and management skills.
- Flexible schedule.
- Promotes the mission of the institution to all faculty, staff, students and community at large.
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and make value judgements, which may set new policy.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with poise under pressure and against deadlines.
- Ability to exhibit a high degree of tact, energy, and resourcefulness in dealing with a variety of situations and people.
- Ability to handle extremely confidential information.
- Working knowledge of business software and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet various reporting deadlines throughout the year.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
- Communicate effectively.
- Must be able to walk distances, sit or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs.
- Ability to talk and hear.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
How to Apply:
Only online applications will be accepted. Send cover letter, current resume, copies of transcripts, three letters of professional references, and Tusculum University Application (found here: https://site.tusculum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TUEmploymentApplicationRev5.28.25.pdf) by email to turesume@tusculum.edu ATTN: Admissions Coordinator