Admissions Processing Specialist

Cynet Systems Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Systems Inc. is seeking an Application Processing Support to provide comprehensive operational and administrative support for graduate admissions processing.

The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant review, processing, and maintenance of applicant data and supporting documentation throughout the admissions lifecycle. The position serves as a primary contact for prospective students, manages application workflows across institutional systems, and supports integrity of admissions

Qualifications

• 2–3 sentences describing must-have experience with enterprise systems and databases.
• Experience working with student information systems and related workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor admissions email and respond to inquiries.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain records across Banner, TargetX, and CAS systems.
• Coordinate loading of application documents and manage processing workflows.
• Navigate applicant records, statuses, checklists, and related records.
• Verify international applicant requirements and eligibility.
• Serve as primary contact for applicants via phone, email, and in-person.
• Review and process applications and supporting materials, following up for missing items.
• Proofread data for conformance with standards and file accordingly.

Skills

Enterprise systems experience

Database experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree with 3+ years relevant experience

Job description

Pay Range: $21.00hr - $26.00hr

The Application Processing Support position provides comprehensive operational and administrative support for graduate admissions processing. The role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant review, processing, and maintenance of applicant data and supporting documentation throughout the admissions lifecycle. This position serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students, manages application workflows across multiple institutional systems, and supports the integrity of admissions decisions through detailed record review, data verification, and adherence to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor the admissions email account.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain or review records across key institutional platforms, including the Student Information System (Banner), CRM (TargetX), and BusinessCAS (CAS).
• Coordinate the loading of critical application documents from the CAS and manage the technical processing of all incoming files.
• Navigate applicant records, application materials, review queues, checklists, statuses, and related records.
• Understand how information moves through an admissions system and how actions taken during application review can affect downstream processes.
• Understand appropriate handling of student records, personally identifiable information, and institutional data, including FERPA requirements where applicable.
• Review and execute specialized processing workflows and sub-routines tailored to graduate programs and graduate student applications.
• Process graduate admissions applications and supporting documentation using Banner, TargetX, and other institutional systems.
• Review transcripts and academic records for completeness, prior enrollment history, and admissions eligibility.
• Evaluate and recalculate GPA for transcripts as needed.
• Verify international applicant requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for applicants through phone, email, and in-person communication.
• Prepare correspondence regarding admissions requirements, credential evaluations, and application status as needed.
• Thoroughly review and process applications and supplementary materials in a timely and accurate manner, including following up for missing application materials, reviewing domestic and international high school curriculum, recalculating GPA, and other application-related data entry.
• Proofread information for conformance with prescribed standards.
• Sort and file information.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ years of experience with enterprise systems.
• Experience working with databases in a professional setting.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Administrative work experience in higher education.
• Experience in the following systems: Banner, Slate, or PeopleSoft.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of standard vocabulary and usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to use an alphanumeric keyboard.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.