Admissions Specialist - Post Professional Programs

GENERAL SUMMARYUnder general supervision, the Admissions Specialist determinesstudent applicants' admissibility. Other duties include evaluation of transcriptsand award of transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed bythe institution. In addition, the Admissions Specialist advises potentialstudents and other internal departments on admission requirements, policies andprocedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the University.Renders admissions decisions and/or forwards pertinent information to other reviewing authorities as required.

Evaluates applications and prior post-secondary credentials for admission.Determines if institutions that applicants have previously attended are appropriately accredited to satisfy admission requirements and awards transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed and approved by academic leadership and faculty governance.Provides unofficial assessment of transfer of credit for prospective students when requested.Advises potential students and appropriate administrative offices on admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.Analyzes, authenticates and researches documents submitted for evaluation of transfer credit and admission to the University.Ensures that policy is upheld and applied correctly to support institutional accreditation, programmatic accreditation and state and regulatory requirements.Responds to inquiries from students, faculty and internal student service groups in a timely and accurate manner.Ensures that all information related to admission and transfer of credit is accurately entered in the student information system that appropriate documentation is stored in the student record, and that appropriate correspondence is sent to the applicant.Assists with maintaining an accurate transfer credit database.Assists with training of new and continuing members of the team on admission and transfer of credit related functions.Works closely with enrollment, academic advising, registration services, faculty, and other University administrative groups to ensure a smooth admissions process.Keeps current and ensures consistent application of academic policy changes, new program roll outs, changes to existing program curriculum and policies, and state specific requirements.Assists with special projects and requests, as needed and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay perform other duties and responsibilities thatmanagement may deem necessary from time to time.POSITION IN ORGANIZATIONREPORTS TO: Manager,AdmissionsPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: Not applicableTECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIREDTo perform this jobsuccessfully an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based onperformance of each essential function.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE2 years Higher Educationexperience within an Admission, Academic Advising, or Registrar Officepreferred.Ability toevaluate student transcripts and records.Ability tocomplete work and meet deadline requirements with accuracy and adherence topolicies, procedures, and regulatory and state and federal requirements.

. Highlevel of comfort using computers and computer software/programs.PreferredExperience with student information systems, customer relationship managementsystems, and document management systems. Ability to gatherdata, compile information and prepare reports.Ability to read,interpret and apply academic and program policy correctly.

Excellent writtencommunication, collaboration, analytical and oral presentation skills.Detail-oriented,self-directed, and highly organized with strong time management skills. Proficiency withMS Office productsAbility to workin a fast-paced, changing environment.Bachelor's degree required.BUSINESS COMPETENCIESTo perform the job successfully,an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meetshared objectives.BeingResilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficultsituations.InstillsTrust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty,integrity, and authenticity.DrivesResults - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Innovation- Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.CustomerFocus - Building strong customer relationships and deliveringcustomer-centric solutions.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involveexposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computerequipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associatedwith a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, andother physical functions as necessary.Employment Type: FULL_TIME