North Central University
Graduate Assistant - Admissions
Minneapolis, MN - Volunteer
Job Description
Job Title: Admissions Graduate Assistant
Classification: 1-year contract, 20 hours/week
Reports to: Associate Director of Visit Programs & Engagement
Compensation: Free tuition for 12 credits during the contract, housing provided and $1000 in cafeteria credit.
North Central University Mission Statement
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.
Position Purpose
The Admissions Graduate Assistant supports the mission of the Admissions Office to recruit, engage, and enroll prospective students at North Central University. This role provides operational stability to the admissions team by assisting with administrative coordination, prospective student engagement, event execution, and oversight of student worker teams.
Graduate Assistants serve as key contributors to the daily operations of the admissions office by supporting prospective student communication, facilitating document processing, assisting with campus visit experiences, and helping maintain a welcoming and organized admissions environment. In addition, Graduate Assistants provide leadership and quality control support for student employees working in student recruitment and processing roles.
This position is designed to provide meaningful professional experience in enrollment management while strengthening the operational capacity of the Admissions Office.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Operations (35%)
- Serve as a primary “front desk administrator” by greeting visitors, answering incoming phone calls, and directing inquiries to appropriate admissions staff.
- Assist in overseeing the main Admissions inbox and routing communications to the appropriate team members.
- Manage intake and distribution of incoming documents for processing, including transcripts and other required admissions documents.
- Process incoming admissions mail and maintain organized digital and physical records.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming admissions office environment.
- Monitor and restock office supplies and recruitment materials.
- Assist with preparation of recruitment materials and travel resources for admissions staff.
- Provide administrative support for admissions projects and initiatives as assigned.
Student Worker Mentorship & Quality Control (20%)
- Provide day-to-day support and guidance for student employees, including Student Recruiters and Processing student workers.
- Assist with onboarding and training new student workers.
- Monitor student worker tasks to ensure accuracy and quality control, particularly for document processing and CRM data entry.
- Serve as a resource for student employees when admissions staff are unavailable.
- Help maintain productivity and accountability within student worker teams.
Campus Visits & Admissions Events (20%)
- Assist with planning and execution of campus visit experiences.
- Support preparation and logistics for major admissions events such as Preview Days, NCU Days, and Welcome Week.
- Welcome prospective students and families during visit days and help ensure a positive campus experience.
- Assist with visit scheduling and event coordination as needed.
- Support event setup, hosting, and breakdown.
Admissions Social Media & Content Creation (15%)
- Assist in managing social media accounts for the Admissions Office, particularly Facebook and Instagram.
- Work with the Director of Admissions on content strategy & posts for each week.
- Capture photo and video content across campus by engaging with current students, faculty, staff, and campus activities.
- Create and schedule social media posts that highlight student life, campus experiences, academic programs, and admissions events.
- Collaborate with the admissions team to identify stories and content that resonate with prospective students.
- Help promote admissions events, campus visits, and student experiences through social media channels.
Recruitment Travel & Brand Awareness (5%)
- Represent North Central University at select recruitment opportunities such as:
- High school visits
- College fairs
- Summer camps
- Youth conventions
- Church events
- Engage prospective students and families and help generate interest in NCU.
- Collect prospective student information to support admissions follow-up.
Processing & Data Support (5%)
- Assist the Processing Department with data entry and document processing during peak application periods.
- Support data clean-up projects and CRM updates as needed.
- Assist with document tracking and application completion initiatives.
Other Duties
- Participate in Admissions team meetings and training opportunities.
- Assist with special admissions initiatives and projects as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
- Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and must be willing to live within the lifestyle statement of the University.
- Operational management experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both in person, on the phone, one–on–one, and in group settings
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understands the North Central community, including the spiritual atmosphere, campus living, organizations and ministries, majors and curriculum, and the opportunities of the Twin Cities area
- Ability to be self-motivated and self-managed to meet deadlines
- Work involves collaboration with a team of other admissions personnel in an office setting
- Requires working independently in a fast-paced environment and adapting to a variety of roles with multiple demands
- Understand the culture of the Assemblies of God
Working Conditions and Frequency
- Exposure to repetitive use of the fingers, hands, and wrists on a daily basis
- Usage of a computer averages approximately 900% of the workday. Other office machines include fax, photocopier, and telephone.
North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.
