What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist Processor position at Lincoln University?
Job Title: Admissions Specialist Processor
Classification: Professional
Department: Undergraduate Admissions
Reports to: Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Associate Director of International Programs
FSLA: Full time, Regular
Job Summary:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of International Programs are a seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual to join our team as an International and Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the admissions process ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of applications while providing exceptional customer service to prospective students. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Essential Functions:
- Assist Admissions team with reviewing and processing incoming applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established admissions guidelines.
- Accurately enter applicant information into admissions database.
- Assist with responding to inquiries from prospective students via email and phone call.
- Communicate application status and any additional requirements to applicants promptly.
- Scanning documents received from Admissions Counselors from High School Visits, College Fairs, and mail.
- Assist with renaming prospective student documents.
- Assist with processing transcripts received from common app, common black college app, and other entities.
- Act as Homeland Security’s Designated School Official, and maintain SEVIS compliance for all procedures, policies, and issues related to new international students. Prepares SEVIS I-20 processing for entry.
- Instruct international applicants to send transcripts to international evaluation companies.
- Request TOEFL scores from international evaluation companies as needed.
- Receive training on evaluating international transcripts.
- Communicate with international applicants to monitor visa application status.
- Correspond with accepted international students to obtain documents required to complete admissions process.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in admissions, data entry, or administrative roles preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Proficient in using computer applications, including databases and MS Office suite.
If you are a dedicated and motivated individual with a passion for helping students navigate the admissions process, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to creating an inclusive and efficient admissions experience for our prospective students.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment.
Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
