What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist position at Mississippi University for Women?
Essential Duties
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The typical work environment noise level is moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Job Description Summary
- Evaluates files for admissions.
- Determines eligibility of applications for admissions.
- Tracks all documentation for each applicant regarding admissions.
- Generates letters of acceptance and rejection of applicants.
- Works with Admissions Committee to review borderline transfer applicants.
- Enters applicant data information in Banner and CRM.
- Places holds on student files for final college/university transcripts to complete files.
- Compiles information for reports concerning admissions for external offices and entities (Institutional Research office, IHL Board, etc.)
- Corresponds with applicants, as necessary to obtain required information for admissions.
- Assists with other admissions projects and special events.
- Collaborates with Office of the Registrar to confirm and verify transfer equivalencies.
- Relays admissions decisions to Admissions Counselors.
- Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least one year of experience working in a professional office environment; three years preferred
- Experience with transcript evaluation or other college admissions processes preferred
Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software/databases
- Knowledge of Slate CRM and Banner preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, employees and throughout the campus community
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The typical work environment noise level is moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Determines and monitors the eligibility for applicants for admissions to the University, which includes incoming Freshmen and Transfers.
Hours of Availability Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20658NF
Open Date
04/01/2025
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Close Date
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