Admissions Specialist: Streamlined Student Enrollment

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg seeks an Admissions Specialist to process undergraduate applications and related documents with accuracy and timeliness. You will verify data, evaluate credits, respond to inquiries, and import data into the student information system.

The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. Some travel and weekend work may be required; a high school diploma is required with a preference for an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Three years of admin experience in records/admissions or one year with 60 college credits/Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Process undergraduate applications and documents accurately and timely.
• Evaluate college credits and transcripts.
• Respond to student and faculty inquiries professionally.
• Import application data into the student information system.
• Verify residency and eligibility per policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information.
• Support other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

UT Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg seeks an Admissions Specialist to process undergraduate applications and related documents with accuracy and timeliness. You will verify data, evaluate credits, respond to inquiries, and import data into the student information system.

The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. Some travel and weekend work may be required; a high school diploma is required with a preference for an