Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a Senior Admissions Processor for the School’s high volume Enrollment Management department. This position plays a key role in the admissions process for students and their families as they explore the possibility of attending MHS. The Senior Admissions Processor is the primary point of contact for student applicants and assists them in navigating a complex process for consideration for enrollment.    

The Senior Admissions Processor is responsible for managing a high applicant volume caseload to ensure students’ enrollment applications are fully completed efficiently and accurately for an extensive and thorough evaluation for enrollment at MHS. This position interacts extensively with students’ families and other student advocates, schools, government agencies, etc., as well as with other members of the Enrollment Management team to facilitate the completion of student admissions applications. The Senior Admission Processor is responsible for communicating selection/non-selection decisions to students’ families. 

Other duties of the position include compiling and maintaining records and files, accurate database management and data compilation, assisting with student enrollment preparation and participation in new student orientation. The Senior Admissions Processor also is a functional representative at various MHS meetings and contributes towards continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Or demonstrated ability based on 8+  years of experience in the field.

• Two or more years of experience working with complex processes and applications in a fast-paced high-volume environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate complex information effectively and an ability to influence others.

• Strong data analysis skills.

• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.

• Skilled in working with databases and Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Exceptional degree of accuracy and detail orientation is required.

• High degree of confidentiality and discernment is required.

• Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to multi-task dynamic priorities. 

• Experience working with lower-income families a plus. 

• Fluency in Spanish a plus. 

• Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for MHS students.

• Candidates should be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their current job responsibilities.