Admissions Evaluator

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a Student Support Specialist in Admissions to work on the Mizzou campus. The role focuses on evaluating student records and applications and advising applicants, including families, while coordinating with high school counselors to support the admission process.

Responsibilities include reviewing files for admissibility, handling inquiries by phone and email, processing transfer and test credits, and entering course data into the system with attention to

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary
• Excellent communication via phone and email; ability to counsel applicants and families and coordinate with high school counselors
• Familiarity with higher education systems and data entry in university databases preferred

Responsibilities

• Review applicant files to determine admissibility and manage files of more than 2,000 applicants
• Answer telephone and email correspondence; counsel applicants and families, and communicate with high school counselors about applicant issues
• Process transfer and test credit evaluations, including entering test score data into the system
• Enter high school and college courses and other data from applications and transcripts, correct data and resolve data-entry problems

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PeopleSoft

Slate

Document imaging

Job description

Job Description

This is analytical, detail-oriented work involving the evaluation and processing of student records, applications and other data for the purposes of admission to the University. This includes applications from freshman, transfers, visiting students, and students requesting readmission.

• Review files of applicants, determining admissibility; request and or prepare all correspondence to applicants and manage files of more than 2,000 applicants.
• Answer telephone and e-mail correspondence. Counsel and give advice to applicants, and occasionally their parents, as well as communication with high school counselors regarding specific applicant issues.
• Process transfer and test credit evaluations, including entering test score data into system.
• Enter high school core courses, college courses, and other data from applications and transcripts, correct data and problem solve with procedural and data entry problems.

Hiring Department

Office of Admissions

Shift

M-F, 8am-5pm on the Mizzou campus

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Requires clear understanding of higher education practices. Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft, Slate, and document imaging is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $15.50 - $17.00 hourly

Grade: GGS-6

University Title: Student Support Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education and experience.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits.

• medical
• dental and vision plans
• retirement
• paid time off
• short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• paid caregiver leave
• educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.