Admissions Evaluator

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS is seeking a full-time Admissions Coordinator to review transcripts, determine eligibility for degrees, and coordinate with departments throughout the application process.

The role requires 60 college credits in business or related field and 2 years of general office experience, with emphasis on attention to detail, cross-cultural communication, and accurate data handling.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college coursework in business or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 hours can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates transcripts to determine student eligibility in accordance with applicable University policies and standards.
• Processes academic applications, transfer credits, and student records utilizing pre-determined University guidelines.
• Communicates with students and educational stakeholders regarding academic programs and services, enrollment status, and requirements throughout the application process.
• Processes final actions on program recommendations for admission.
• Collaborates with program leaders on established guidelines for admissions exceptions.
• Identifies areas of inconsistency and facilitates resolutions with stakeholders.

Skills

Admissions knowledge

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory compliance

Student-focused service

Customer service

Education

60 hours college coursework in business or related field

2 years of general office/clerical experience

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13654226

• Department: Office of Admissions
• Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
• Hire Type: Full Time
• Pay: Staring at $17.73 per hour, adjusted based on experience
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5; work is performed on-site and in person.
• Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The devils in the details. Your detailed eye is needed for reviewing multiple application materials and applying professional judgement on enrollment eligibility which in turn means youre impacting students. If you are organized, like data entry & being a detective to solve problems or a combo of both with data cleanup then we encourage you to consider this position! Being able to handle fluctuating workloads as well as competing priorities with this team's dynamics is the key to success here. Everyone has a part in recruiting & this position gets to show it all with the data they handle daily.

Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, assesses and processes information, records and transcripts for determination of academic credit and eligibility for degrees, and specialized program designations. Assists students and coordinates with departments throughout the application process on issues relating to application completion and submission.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates transcripts to determine student eligibility in accordance with applicable University policies and standards.
• Processes academic applications, transfer credits, and student records utilizing pre-determined University guidelines.
• Communicates with students and educational stakeholders regarding academic programs and services, enrollment status, and requirements throughout the application process.
• Processes final actions on program recommendations for admission.
• Collaborates with program leaders on established guidelines for admissions exceptions.
• Identifies areas of inconsistency and facilitates resolutions with stakeholders.

Required Education And Experience

• 60 hours of college coursework in business or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 hours can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Balance technical admissions knowledge, cross-cultural communication, regulatory compliance, and student-focused service.
• Customer service skills which extend across cultures and personalities.
• Focus on details and consistent practices.
• Repetitive and routine working processes.
• Ability to deliver difficult information to persons involved if needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.