Location: Newport, RI
Category: Education
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Thu Jul 2 2026
Job Description:
This position is eligible for up to two days remote work per week.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Enrollment Services Assistant provides necessary clerical and reception support to the office of Admission in pursuit of enrolling and retaining students at the University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office of Admissions
- Provide phone support for the admissions and university main lines.
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Data entry into the SLATE CRM including, but not limited to:
- Inquiry cards
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Materials for checklists
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Address or other record updates
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Admit withdrawals
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Deposits
- Assist with the decision letter process including signing letters, prepping decision packs.
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Data projects in Slate and Colleague to maintain data integrity (i.e. consolidation of duplicate records and schools.)
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Serve as Ochre Court Receptionist when needed (for daily lunch coverage and longer as needed for sick/vacation time by primary Receptionist), greeting visitors to campus, answering basic questions, directing visitors to campus offices, class visit support, and pre-announcing visitors to Ochre Court offices as necessary and appropriate.
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Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
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Support the overall work of the operations team and the Director of Admissions Systems & Operations.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Shipping materials, as needed.
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Managing book awards for high school partners.
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Event support, as needed.
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Other projects to support the office and any new initiatives.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Job Requirements:
Required:
- A high school diploma or GED and previous office support experience is required.
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Must be a self-starter and willing to assume responsibility.
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Must be accurate in detail.
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Strong communication skills required with the ability to deal with a wide variety of people served by Enrollment Management.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a traditional college-aged student population are required.
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Must be able to handle difficult clients/students. Must be able to work as part of an office team.
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Confidentiality is of the utmost importance.
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Must be willing to work nights and weekends, as needed.
Preferred:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required with knowledge of Slate (or another CRM) preferred.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
- health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
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403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
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long-term disability coverage
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employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
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up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
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robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center
Other available benefits include:
- supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
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supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
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Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
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discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
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student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
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employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
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flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
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health savings accounts
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529 collegebound saver program
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paid parental leave and adoption assistance
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.
