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admissions coordinator

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Admissions coordinators are in charge of the students' applications and admissions to a (private) school, college or university. They assess possible future students' qualifications and subsequently approve or deny their application, based on the regulations and desires set by the board of directors and the school administration. They also assist the accepted students in their enrollment in the programme and courses of their choice.

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Competences
25
Groups
4
Essential
8
Optional
17

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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assessment processes

Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

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assist students with their enrolment

Help the accepted students with the enrolment in a certain programme. Prepare legal documents and support the students as they settle in.

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manage student admissions

Assess students’ applications and manage correspondence with them concerning their admission, or rejection, pursuant to the regulations of the school, university or other educational organisation. This also includes obtaining educational information, such as personal records, on the student. File the paperwork of the admitted students.

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provide education management support

Support the management of an education institution by directly assisting in the managerial duties or by providing information and guidance from your area of expertise to simplify the managerial tasks.

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provide information on education financing

Provide information to parents and students concerning tuition fees, student loans and financial support services.

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assess students

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of the goals the student achieved.

Scope note
The skill applies to all educational levels such as primary, secondary, post-secondary and tertiary education.
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identify education needs

Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.

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provide information on school services

Present information on the educational and support services of a school or university to students and their parents, such as career guidance services or offered courses.

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Optional knowledge 10 competences

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customer service

Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.

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student financial aid programmes

The different financial support services offered to students by the government, private organisations or the attended school such as tax benefits, loans or grants.

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8 competences
communication

The exchange and conveying of information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.

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education administration

The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.

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education law

The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.

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electronic communication

Data communication performed through digital means such as computers, telephone or e-mail.

digital
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kindergarten school procedures

The inner workings of a kindergarten, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, policies, and regulations.

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office software

The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.

digital
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primary school procedures

The inner workings of a primary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

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secondary school procedures

The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

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assist in the organisation of school events

Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.

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communicate with youth

Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.

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counsel students

Provide assistance to students with educational, career-related or personal issues such as course selection, school adjustment en social integration, career exploration and planning, and family problems.

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manage educational institution's administration

Administer multiple activities of a school, university or other educational institution such as daily administrative operations.

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oversee extra-curricular activities

Supervise and potentially organise educational or recreational activities for the students outside of mandatory classes.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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use office systems

Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda scheduling. It includes administration of systems such as customer relationship management, vendor management, storage, and voicemail systems.

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