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Admissions

The Admissions Officer provides consultative services to prospective and current students and their families including representing the University at recruitment events, advising on the admissions and/or enrollment processes, evaluating credentials of student applications for admissions, and/or immigration, and coordinating with other University departments. Admissions Officers analyze academic records and makes decisions and recommendations to academic partners to ensure appropriate implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to academic degree requirements

• Counsel and advise prospective students/families regarding the admissions process and University enrollment
• Present at recruitment and events for prospective and current students on behalf of the University and/or campus
• Create and Implement outreach programs/presentations targeted to specific populations
• Provide in-take services; respond to direct requests from individual applicants, parents, and counselors through phone, email, and office visits
• Evaluate and analyze credentials on students’ applications to determine eligibility for admission
• May evaluate prior college credits earned and courses completed to determine eligibility
• Determine appropriate visa documentation based on established policies and criteria
• Evaluate readmission applications and add advance standing credits required for graduation; evaluate records for retroactive drop/adds, withdrawals, cancellations, and grade changes
• Review, analyze, assess, and process information, records, and transcripts for determining academic credit and eligibility for degrees and/or specialized programs
• Guide prospective and current students through the transfer credit review process and application to academic degree plan
• Review transfer credits for use in academic degree programs; review, analyze, and process information, records, and transcripts to determine application of transfer credits to academic degree programs
• Research courses external to the University; evaluate and analyze transfer course syllabi and course descriptions; consult with lead faculty and make recommendations on application of transfer credit to academic degree programs
• Maintain office hours and meet with students by appointment; communicate directly with students to discuss the outcome of credit review process and the use of transfer credits in fulfilling degree requirements
• Work and collaborate with other University unit/campuses to develop and deliver a consistent message to prospective and current students during the enrollment life cycle
• Manage application follow-up by running reports, develop communication strategies to reach students with active applications
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00