Senior Admissions Processor - Graduate

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,916 - 37,787; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Denton is looking for a Senior Admissions Processor for graduate admissions. Responsibilities include supporting prospective students through the application process and conducting various data entry tasks accurately.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, three years of clerical experience, and must have strong skills in telephone etiquette and MS Office. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with applicants.

Qualifications

• Three years of general office or clerical experience required.
• Substitution of education for experience allowed.
• Detail-oriented and organized individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer general questions concerning admission policies.
• Provide fast, accurate data entry for new applications.
• Process received transcripts and verify data accuracy.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Evaluating facts

MS Office skills

Operation of office machines

Filing and recordkeeping

English composition

Basic math

Knowledge of office policies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Senior Admissions Processor - Graduate

Employee Classification: Senior Admissions Processor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $34,352.04

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions is a vital contributor to the enrollment success at the University of North Texas through student outreach, recruitment endeavors, and a commitment to providing personalized assistance to students throughout the college application and admissions process.

Position Overview

The Office of Admissions, at the University of North Texas, is seeking to hire a Senior Admissions Processor‑Graduate for the admission of prospective students, under the direction of the Processing Supervisor. This position is responsible for varied higher level administrative support, but still routine in nature. Duties include, but are not limited to, data entry, record keeping, auditing transactions, scanning/imaging, and handling established, basic correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent and three years of general office or clerical experience. Substitution of education for experience allowed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in telephone etiquette and courteous communication with public, verbally and in writing.
• Skill in evaluating facts or situation to route calls/customers appropriately.
• Basic MS Office skills.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of office machines including, personal computers, telephones and copiers.
• Skill in filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Skill in basic math.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a college/university setting.
• Experience in data entry and ten key.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and work well with a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office.
• Availability to work extended hours during registration periods as required.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Answer general questions concerning admission policies, procedures, and practices. Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures and convey to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide fast, accurate, and consistent high quality data entry for new applications and other required admission documents, primarily focusing on applications and transcripts.
• Serves as backup for data entry of domestic and international applications and transcripts for admission.
• Download applications with minimal errors.
• Processing received transcripts; daily matching of transcripts to student admission files, verifying they are official and accurate, enter data into EIS, completing ELP for international applicants and updating Application Maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional overtime and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.