Admissions Processing Specialist

Georgia Highlands College; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Highlands College is seeking an Admissions Processing Specialist for the Floyd Campus in Rome, GA. This on-site, full-time position supports the college's admissions workflow, ensuring accuracy of student records and eligibility for admission while handling residency determinations and communications.

The role involves processing applications, generating acceptance/denial letters, reviewing transcripts, and coordinating with IT to test new software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional admissions policies.
• Experience with admissions processes and documentation.
• Ability to interpret residency and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions applications and make admissions decisions.
• Make initial residency determinations.
• Generate acceptance and denial letters.
• Evaluate transcripts and testing/orientation requirements.
• Respond to student inquiries by phone and in person.
• Assist in training admissions staff and testing new software with IT.
• Represent the college at events.

Skills

Admissions policies

Admissions requirements

USG policies

Computers & software

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Admissions Processing Specialist

GHC - Floyd Campus

Regular

Full-Time

302421

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position performs specialized duties in support of the college's admissions process to assure initial student record is accurate and determines eligibility for admission to the College. This will be an on-site position located on the Floyd campus in Rome, GA.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Supports the GHC strategic priorities: Access & Opportunity, Inclusivity & Engagement, Student Success, and Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Processes admissions applications and makes admissions decisions
• Makes initial residency determination
• Generates acceptance and denial letters
• Evaluates new students for testing or orientation requirements
• Responds to student inquiries by telephone and in person
• Assists in the training of admissions and other enrollment management personnel
• Works with IT personnel to test and implement new software
• Evaluates and processes high school transcripts
• Researches the accreditation of external colleges and schools
• Evaluates and processes nursing program applications as assigned
• Responds to college administrators in regards to unusual or complicated admissions decisions
• Represents the college at various institutional and public events
• Performs related duties

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years or equivalent combination of experience and/or education

Proposed Salary

$19.23 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures related to admissions and student enrollment
• Knowledge of admissions requirements
• Knowledge of University System and college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication

Apply Before Date

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.