Admissions Evaluator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Missouri - Columbia’s Office of Admissions is seeking a Student Support Specialist to handle evaluation and processing of student records, applications, and data for admissions. This role covers freshmen, transfers, visiting students, and readmission cases.

You will review applicant files to determine admissibility, communicate with applicants and parents, and coordinate with high school counselors. On-campus, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year of related experience.
• Review applicant files to determine admissibility and manage over 2,000 files.
• Answer calls and emails; counsel applicants and parents; coordinate with high school counselors.

Responsibilities

• Review files of applicants, determining admissibility; manage over 2,000 files.
• Answer telephone and e-mail correspondence; counsel applicants and parents; communicate with high school counselors.
• Process transfer and test credit evaluations; enter test score data into system.
• Enter high school/college courses and other data; correct data and resolve problems.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Phone & email communication

Counseling applicants

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Slate

Document imaging

Job description

Hiring Department

Office of Admissions

Job Description

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

• Review files of applicants, determining admissibility; requestand or prepare all correspondence to applicants and manage files ofmore than 2,000 applicants.
• Answer telephone and e-mail correspondence. Counsel and giveadvice to applicants, and occasionally their parents, as well ascommunication with high school counselors regarding specificapplicant issues.
• Process transfer and test credit evaluations, includingentering test score data into system.
• Enter high school core courses, college courses, and other datafrom applications and transcripts, correct data and problem solvewith procedural and data entry problems.

Shift

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Requires clear understanding of higher education practices.Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft, Slate, and documentimaging 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 byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education andexperience.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Community Information

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

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, 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 ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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