Admissions Evaluator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Records Review Specialist in Wichita, KS. You will review transcripts, determine credit eligibility, and process applications and transfer credits in alignment with university policies.

This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with departments, and timely communication with students. Responsibilities include handling admission recommendations, coordinating with program leaders on exceptions, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college coursework in business or related field.
• Two 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 year of experience.
• Customer service skills across cultures and personalities.
• Focus on details and consistent practices.
• Ability to deliver difficult information to persons involved if needed

Responsibilities

• Evaluates transcripts to determine student eligibility in accordance with University policies.
• Processes academic applications, transfer credits, and student records using university guidelines.
• Communicates with students and stakeholders regarding programs, enrollment status, and requirements throughout the process.
• Processes final actions on admissions recommendations and collaborates on guidelines for exceptions.
• Identifies areas of inconsistency and facilitates resolutions with stakeholders.

Skills

Admissions knowledge

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory compliance

Student-focused service

Attention to detail

Education

60 hours of college coursework in business or related field

Job description

Department: Office of Admissions

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Staring at $17.73 per hour, adjusted based onexperience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5;work is performed on-siteand in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

The devil’s in the details. Your detailed eye is needed forreviewing multiple application materials and applying professionaljudgement on enrollment eligibility which in turn means you’reimpacting students. If you are organized, like data entry &being a detective to solve problems or a combo of both with datacleanup then we encourage you to consider this position! Being ableto handle fluctuating workloads as well as competing prioritieswith this team’s dynamics is the key to success here. Everyone hasa part in recruiting & this position gets to show it all withthe data they handle daily.
for us to see your skills for this role!

Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, assesses and processes information, records andtranscripts for determination of academic credit and eligibilityfor degrees, and specialized program designations. Assists studentsand coordinates with departments throughout the application processon issues relating to application completion and submission.

Essential Functions

Evaluates transcripts to determine student eligibility inaccordance with applicable University policies and standards.Processes academic applications, transfer credits, and studentrecords utilizing pre-determined University guidelines.Communicates with students and educational stakeholders regardingacademic programs and services, enrollment status, and requirementsthroughout the application process. Processes final actions onprogram recommendations for admission. Collaborates with programleaders on established guidelines for admissions exceptions.Identifies areas of inconsistency and facilitates resolutions withstakeholders.

Required Education and Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Balance technical admissions knowledge, cross-culturalcommunication, regulatory compliance, and student-focusedservice.
• Customer service skills which extend across cultures andpersonalities.
• Focus on details and consistent practices.
• Repetitive and routine working processes.
• Ability to deliver difficult information to persons involved ifneeded

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information.