Admissions Evaluator

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an Admissions Evaluator to support graduate admissions operations on-site. The role manages transcripts, applicant identity verification, and records imaging while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities include processing applications, maintaining records, and supporting admissions systems. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and strong communication and organizational skills for collaboration with faculty, staff,

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in typing, computer applications, and standard office technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty, students, staff, and the public.
• Experience with university systems such as Slate, KSIS, and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supports graduate admissions operations including transcript management, identity verification, and application processing.
• Maintains accurate applicant records and processes academic documents timely.
• Supports fraud/identity verification workflows and data integrity in admissions systems.

Skills

Typing

Office software

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Slate

KSIS

MS Outlook

Job description

About This Role

The Admissions Evaluator supports Graduate School admissions operations through transcript management, applicant identity verification, admissions systems maintenance, records imaging, and application processing support. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate applicant records, ensuring the timely receipt and processing of academic documents, managing fraud and identity verification workflows, and supporting the integrity of graduate admissions data. The position serves as a key operational resource for applicants, faculty, staff, and academic departments while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

About Us

The Graduate School's mission is to create a graduate education culture that leads to the development of innovative graduate programs and to high quality academic and professional preparedness of a highly skilled workforce that meets the demands of an evolving economy. To partner with local, state, regional, and international communities in building a graduate curriculum and graduate student experience that serves the needs of individuals, families, and society; and support research that confronts some of the world’s most pressing problems. To be a strong voice for graduate students and faculty.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in typing, computer applications, and standard office technology.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and business correspondence.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate professionally with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and the public.
• Two years of experience in office support, administrative operations, higher education, or a related environment.
• Experience using computer applications, office equipment, and standard office procedures and practices.
• Basic understanding of higher education environments, including academic calendars and the cyclical nature of the academic year.
• Experience with university systems: Slate, KSIS, MS Outlook

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: September 30th, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $23.00 Hourly