Admissions Evaluator

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

TRS retirement

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks an Admissions Evaluator to process applications, validate transcripts, determine residency status, and manage student information workflows supporting admission decisions.

ETAMU emphasizes a strong professional environment with opportunities for growth, collaboration with advisors, and a commitment to student recruitment and enrollment success.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related administrative or clerical experience is required.
• Ability to learn and use database applications and CRM systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Multi-tasking and teamwork are essential, with occasional weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for admission using established procedures and supervise student staff.
• Determine admission eligibility using grading scales, GPA, test scores, and core curricula.
• Provide excellent customer service via email, phone, or in-person to prospects and students.
• Maintain accurate data in the student information system and related databases.
• Assess transfer credit equivalencies and award credits per policy.
• Stay current through professional development and training.
• Support the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Database applications

Job description

Admissions Evaluator

East Texas A&M University

Undergraduate Admissions

Commerce, Texas

Staff

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY:

The Admissions Evaluator at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) under general supervision performs data entry to process applications, determines residency status, and manages the workflow of student information data used to communicate admission decisions. Admissions Evaluators validate transcripts submitted for admission purposes, review transferability of courses, and determine course equivalency according to established policy and procedures. The Admissions Evaluator provides timely and accurate information and responds to inquiries from prospective and current students, community college advisors, admission counselors/officials, academic/faculty advisors in support of student recruitment, admission, enrollment, and advisement.

As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the prompt and accurate processing of applications for admission by utilizing an established process, merging application data to the student information system, matching applications with transcripts received, informing applicants of missing credentials required to complete application processing, and assisting in the supervision of student employee(s) who assist in the processing of applications.
• Determines admission eligibility to the University by identifying the applicable grading scale, interpreting class rank, test scores, grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), and core curriculum information as outlined in the University admission policy.
• Provides excellence in customer service when responding to inquiries via email, phone, or in-person from both prospective and enrolled students regarding the admission and enrollment processes.
• Maintains accuracy of information entered into the student information database which contributes to those processes involved in the communication of admission and enrollment communications.
• Determines transfer credit equivalencies by comparing title and descriptions of courses completed by students at other colleges and universities with courses offered at the university and awarding credit according to established University policies.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses/conferences, and attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Offices of Undergraduate Admissions by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Associate’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two (2) years of related administrative or clerical experience is required. Working knowledge of or the ability to learn and use database applications, customer relationship manager (CRM) system, and other and other systems or applications that may be used within the University or division is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team. The ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic office equipment, computers, and peripherals is required. Provide strong customer service and a detail-oriented approach to the position. Work a flexible schedule beyond normal hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which may include weekend hours, is required.

• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods during scheduled shifts.

• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with students in a college or classroom environment is preferred.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs , including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building , featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams , contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.