Administrative Assistant For Practical Nursing Program

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the admission process to the PN (Practical Nursing) program which encompasses the management of all of the associated paperwork for new and existing students, including the management of health information through an outside vendor. The position also includes the responsibility of maintaining faculty files.

• We are looking for candidates to work from our Bridgeport campus.*

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Creates new applicant folders.
• Retrieve any additional transcripts of TEAS scores for applicant files.
• Scores new applicant files.
• Determines the students to be accepted by selecting the top scores.
• Creates an acceptance list.
• Distributes acceptance and declination information to applicants.
• Disseminates the acceptance lists to appropriate departments/individuals within the university.
• Creates and maintains faculty files as needed.
• Files all evaluations and relevant paperwork in student and faculty files.
• Maintains confidentiality of student data as protected by FERPA.
• Communicates with students and other employees effectively.
• Maintains adequate office supplies.
• Compiles minutes of all faculty meetings.
• Generates all purchase orders.
• Answers calls from students, vendors, etc.
• Schedules appointments for Program Director.
• Supports the Program Director and other faculty as requested.
• Interacts with other University personnel as needed, especially Health Science advisors and other faculty. Also interacts by phone or email with vendors such as ATI and CastleBranch.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
• Computer- Word and Excel skills
• Organizational skills
• Self-motivated; ability to function independently
• Effective communication skills
• Customer Service skills
• Time management skills
• Adaptiveness: ability to implement changes without workflow disruption