Admissions Evaluator II

Starshopper; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers

Holidays

Leave accrual

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Admissions Evaluator II at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville processes graduate and undergraduate applications, validates eligibility, and updates multiple systems. The role serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students, maintains SEVIS records, and supports compliance with federal regulations.

Strong data management and communication skills are essential. Salary is $46,500.00 with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, general business, or a related field.
• United States citizenship or permanent resident status required.
• Preferred: experience in admissions, document examination, or related area; foreign language fluency.

Responsibilities

• Process graduate and undergraduate applications and supporting documents.
• Enter data into admissions management systems and SEVIS records as needed.
• Counsel prospective students and manage credential verification and eligibility.

Skills

Task organization

Communication skills

Written communication

MS Office

Data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date: 09/29/2026

Type of Position:

Recruitment and Admissions

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Graduate Admissions

Department's Website: https://graduate-students.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Admissions Evaluator II is responsible for processing graduate and undergraduate applications and supporting documents including applications for special international programs and projects. This position determines admission and readmission eligibility for applicants through a detailed evaluation of submitted credentials and analysis of the completed file and adheres to agreed-upon processing protocols for each of the programs. This position enters data from various sources, updates, and maintains applicant data into the admissions management system, the student information system, and document imaging system, using established workflow protocols to ensure that data from all systems are consistent.

The Admissions Evaluator II initiates correspondence, counsels, and assists prospective and enrolled students, faculty, and staff in advising credentials needed to complete the application and admission process and in verifying student status; and assists with data management and cleanup, file scanning, and other duties as assigned. Upon admission for students, this position serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the university’s F-1 population and creates the initial University of Arkansas SEVIS record (Student Exchange Visitor Information System); updates and maintains existing student record in SEVIS regarding admission/enrollment issues, such as change of program, change of major, deferral of enrollment, etc., and issues 1-20 form. Ensure adherence and accuracy in record-keeping and SEVIS reporting requirements utilizing applicable software platforms. This position keeps abreast of changes in federal immigration regulations and policies that affect foreign student SEVIS records; assists with supervision of daily workflow and activities in the Domestic & International Admissions unit; and any other duties as assigned. Attention to detail is a must for this position, as is the ability to handle large volumes of work in a timely manner during peak processing times.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, general business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Individuals hired into this position must be able to show United States citizenship or United States permanent resident status, per federal regulation

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in admissions, document examination, or related area
• At least two years of full-time professional experience which provides skills applicable to student advising, understanding and applying federal regulations, and/or inspecting and maintaining student documents
• Fluency in any foreign language
• Previous work and/or interaction with persons outside the U.S.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skilled in organizing tasks and balancing competing objectives
• Excellent people and communication skills to provide professional, timely, and effective support to students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability of excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with multiple office management tools and programs, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand and operate various computer programs and systems
• Cultural sensitivity

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $46,500.00

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Miriam Burns, [e-mail], Human Resources Business Partner GSIE

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes