Temporary Clerical, Undergraduate Admissions

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Temporary Clerical, Undergraduate Admissions at its Detroit campus. The role supports undergraduate admissions operations, processing applications, transcripts, and student records across university systems.

The position requires high school completion, at least 2 years of related experience, and strong attention to detail. It involves data entry, record cleanup, and handling confidential information, with responsibilities including responding to inquiries and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with high-volume records and data.
• Ability to follow procedures, organize, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process undergraduate applications, transcripts, and documents across multiple University systems.
• Review applications and records for completeness and accuracy; perform data entry and routine cleanup.
• Identify and consolidate duplicate records and maintain data integrity.
• Create and maintain school/organization information including CEEB/school codes.
• Respond to routine inquiries regarding application status and document receipt.
• Process assigned records and work queues accurately while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Accuracy

Data entry

Procedures

Communication

Records processing

Education

High school completion or GED

Job description

Temporary Clerical, Undergraduate Admissions

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedTemporary Clerical, Undergraduate Admissionsat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

Provide temporary records processing support for Undergraduate Admissions Operations. Process undergraduate applications, transcripts, documents, and student records across multiple University systems in accordance with established procedures. Review and maintain records for accuracy and completeness and respond to routine application-related inquiries.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

• Process undergraduate applications, transcripts, and supporting documents across multiple University systems. Review, upload, index, and maintain documents and update application records, statuses, checklist items, and other information according to established procedures.

• Review applications and student records for completeness and accuracy. Perform data entry and routine record cleanup; identify and resolve missing, duplicate, or inconsistent information within established guidelines.

• Identify and consolidate duplicate records (prospect, application, school, relationship, etc.), including record merging and associated document and data maintenance.

• Review and maintain school/organization information, including school record cleanup and the creation and maintenance of CEEB/school codes.

• Respond to routine internal and external inquiries regarding application status, receipt of documents, and outstanding requirements. Log communications, processing activities, and record updates as appropriate.

• Process assigned records and work queues accurately and timely while maintaining confidentiality of student information. Refer exceptions and non-routine matters to appropriate staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education High school completion (or GED)

Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

• Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accuracy and attention to detail when working with high volumes of records and data. Basic computer and data-entry skills with the ability to learn multiple University systems.

• Ability to follow established procedures, organize and prioritize assigned work, and communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.

• Previous records processing, data entry, clerical, admissions, or student services experience preferred.

School/College/Division:

H92 - VP Student Affairs

Primary department:

H9242 - Admissions (H9242)

Employment type:

• Temporary Employee

• Job type: Fractional Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage

• Hourly rate: TBD

• Salary minimum:

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.