Data Entry Specialist - Admissions at University of Pittsburgh – Bradford, Pennsylvania

Data Entry Specialist - Admissions

Bradford Admissions - Pennsylvania-Bradford - (26001454)

Be the first point of contact for students’ futures! Join Pitt-Bradford’s Admissions team and play a key role in connecting prospective students with their college journey.

Pitt-Bradford is welcoming new applications for a Data Entry Specialist in the Office of Admissions. This full-time position is responsible for processing and maintaining application data with accuracy and confidentiality, while also providing essential front office and administrative support to the admissions team. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working with a wide variety of people, we encourage you to apply. This entry-level role offers a starting salary of $32,500, with opportunities for advancement as you build your career in higher education administration.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit https://www.hr.pitt.edu/careers-pitt/why-work-pitt.

Job Summary

Compiles, consolidates, reformats, and inputs a variety of data into a computer, detecting and correcting errors. Resolves issues as needed.

Essential Functions

Duties:
• Process incoming application materials, enter and update data from electronic and hard copy sources, verify accuracy, and identify and reconcile data discrepancies.
• Prepare applicant documents for scanning and imaging, and perform coding and indexing of scanned materials.
• Provide daily front office support including telephone coverage, scheduling appointments for visiting students and professional staff, and mailing responsibilities.
• Assist admissions professional staff with administrative tasks such as processing forms, expense reports, and other daily office functions.
• Assume Administrative Assistant duties as needed, including budgetary responsibilities and accounts receivable.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced computer literacy in spreadsheets preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional telephone etiquette.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Data Coordinator I

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Data Support

Campus: Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; nights and weekends as needed

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: $32,500 salary with excellent benefits

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter