Admissions Evaluator & Residency Specialist

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman is seeking an Admissions Processor to join the Office of Admissions. You will process and evaluate undergraduate applications, verify credentials, and maintain records in Banner and the Admissions CRM, collaborating daily with students, families, and campus partners.

The qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or two years post-secondary education with administrative experience; proficiency with database and document software; and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or two years post-secondary education and two years administrative experience, which includes highly detailed work assignments and extensive contact with the public, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience using database, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and internet software, as well as familiarity with reporting software, pdf management software, and/or other technology tools.
• Demonstrated experience designing, formatting, typing, and proofing business correspondence, forms, reports, etc.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, verify and maintain applications and credentials using a variety of technology tools.
• Determine admissibility of applicants by evaluating transcripts and other supporting documentation according to Montana State Board of Regents and Montana State University policies.
• Evaluate transfer courses and apply academic credit to fulfill MSU graduation requirements.
• Accurately enter/verify admission information in the MSU database (Banner) and/or Admissions CRM.
• Gather documents and make Residency determinations according to Board of Regents Policies.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems with difficult applications and/or issues with technological tools required to perform job functions.
• Assist prospective students and families with application and enrollment processes via email, phone, and walk-in customer service and inform applicants of admission status.
• Act as an advisor for students, parents, outside institutions, and other university personnel regarding admission requirements, transfer of credit, and the applicability of that credit to fulfill University requirements.
• Compile transfer guides for transfer of credit to MSU .
• Prepare correspondence regarding admission requirements, admission status, transfer credit policies, and follow-up on applicants.
• Maintain document records associated with applications, transcripts, and communication to students in support of record retention and MUS policy.
• Process transcripts in Transcript OCR software for uploading to the MSU computer database (Banner).
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Database tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Internet software

Reporting software

PDF management

Typing/formatting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Banner

Admissions CRM

Job description

Montana State University in Bozeman is seeking an Admissions Processor to join the Office of Admissions. You will process and evaluate undergraduate applications, verify credentials, and maintain records in Banner and the Admissions CRM, collaborating daily with students, families, and campus partners.

The qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or two years post-secondary education with administrative experience; proficiency with database and document software; and the ability to communicate