Admissions Assistant bei Thrive Academy

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

THRIVE is a school unlike any other – one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of THRIVE is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. THRIVE aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades six through twelve, THRIVE will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never before-seen service – a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, THRIVE seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.

Thrive Academy/Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities

Responsibilities

The Admissions Assistant role is comprised of three major areas: Administrative Support, Information Management, and Event Coordination.

Administrative Support

• Answers admissions department phones, emails, and greats in-person visitors
• Organizes information and sends requests, updates, and messages to appropriate personnel and follows up in a timely manner
• Creates reports, metrics, mailings, lists, etc.
• Competency with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Windows
• Managing incoming student paperwork – Send out records request, collect required documents (i.e. birth certificates, IDs, medical information, etc.)
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Information Management

• Public facing – interacts with prospective students, parents, and other school professionals in regards to specific Thrive Academy admissions requirements
• Document support – collects and maintains accurate records for each applicant using both electronic and hard copy information
• Database management – required to use and maintain job related information in school database (PowerSchool)
• Supports the Admissions Director by generating reports based on specific applicant data
• Provides information such as addresses, labels, specific subject lists, etc. to various departments as approved by the supervisor
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Event Coordination

The Admissions Assistant helps coordinate the details of the following events. The preparation for these events is done during business hours; however, attendance is expected to assist the Admissions Director, teachers, staff, and volunteers.

• New Student Orientation/Registration
• Open House
• School and Residential Tours
• Family Interviews
• Admissions Selection Process
• Welcome Events

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in school setting preferred
• Clerical work experience
• Ability to create, implement and manage special events
• Effective communicator with staff, students and parents
• Well organized, particularly with policies and required documentation
• Effective time management

Accountability: This position is accountable to the Admissions Director.

Thrive Academy is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the school at 225-367-6855 and ask for the HR department.