STEPS Admissions Officer

Job Title:

STEPS Admissions Officer

Requisition Number:

TE08046

Department Name:

8W300:Graduate School

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range:

$18.99-30.38/hour

Type of Position:

Temporary

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Physical Requirements:

Sitting long periods oftime. Working at a computer.

Shift:

Work Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Hours Per Week : 40

Job Summary:

The Graduate School is seeking a STEPS Admissions Officer to assist with the following:

• Maintain data in support of the Graduate School database and management systems
• Evaluate academic credentials for admission and scholarship eligibility
• Act as resource to departments to authenticate the accreditation of institutions and provide gpa calculations.
• Communicate with applicants and program representatives throughout the duration of the application and admissions process.
• Advising applicants regarding program information and the application process prior to admission, providing ongoing advising and direction during the registration and enrollment cycles (post admission), and guiding international students with more complex admissions requirements, will also be the responsibility of the Admissions Officer, including working with international applicants both inside and outside the U.S.
  

In addition, the Admissions Officer will formalize department decisions by sending notifications from the application system, provide continued oversight to ensure students matriculation;
this may include deferrals, changes in degree and program, and leaves of absence. The Admissions Officer will also be responsible for collecting all official documents to satisfy the conditional admission requirement as part of post admission processes.
Though this is a temporary positionSkills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Student service, studentrecords, customer service.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply:

02/18/2024

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.