Admission Specialist

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an entry-level Admissions Records Clerk to process applications, verify documents, and manage transcripts. The role supports enrollment goals and requires attention to detail to ensure accurate record-keeping.

Work is primarily in-office with potential hybrid accommodations after a probationary period. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience in processing accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and precise handling of academic records.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in large volume of admissions documents.

Responsibilities

• Process applications by inputting and managing new applicants in the candidate management system.
• Review new and returning student records for admissions purposes.
• Verify admissions documents to ensure records and fee payments match applications.
• Scan transcripts and route for evaluation processing.
• Communicate with students and high schools about admission documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Extreme accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose of Position

Provides entry-level admissions record processing by sorting, scanning/imaging, search matching, and routing of mail as it pertains to student applications. Responsible for the review and management of new and returning student records for admissions purposes and verification of application documents, fee payments, and other admission documents.Performs work in ways that contribute to the university’s successful achievement of enrollment goals. Fosters a positive working environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community and leads to healthy levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a great place to work.

Essential Functions

• Process applications by inputting and managing new applicants in the candidate management system, ensuring candidates have included all application materials, evaluate transcripts for criteria specific to desired certifications and area and GPA, communicate application decisions, transfer accepted applicants files to EPP certification officer for EPP admission, send payment information, and communicate final admissions statuses to the coordinator.
• Review new and returning student records for admissions purposes.
• Verifies admissions documents to ensure records and fee payments are matched to the appropriate student application.
• Scans transcripts from high schools, colleges, and universities into the imaging system and assigns workflow for evaluation processing.
• Inputs transcript documents to be read by Brainware and Student Information System for record retrieval.
• Corresponds with students, officials of high schools, and institutions of higher education concerning admission application documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and (1) year of experience in a position requiring attention to detail and processing accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in admissions in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Extreme accuracy in the maintenance of academic records

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Hybrid work environment (remote & in-office) may be offered after probational period

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits