Admission Evaluator

About the role

Review and process applications for admission to the company's academic programs. Collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations and the Office of Admission to evaluate applications, read essay statements, and rate them as instructed. Work with Assistant Directors of Assessment and Evaluation to ensure consistent and accurate review of applications. Counsel and communicate with prospective students regarding academic program suitability, entry options, and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Ensure detailed evaluation of applications, including checking for completeness, prerequisite courses, exam scores, and GPA calculations.
• Consult with academic departments for graduate program admission decisions based on eligibility criteria.
• Maintain contact with the admissions review team throughout the application process.
• Communicate with applicants regarding application status and admission decisions.
• Provide training for colleagues in application processing protocols.
• Evaluate and communicate best practices for application review processes.
• Update status in CAS and Student Information systems for designated cohorts.
• Collaborate with the Admission Operations/Evaluation team to analyze application review approaches.
• Assist colleagues with admitted, waitlisted, and denied applicants upon release of admission decisions.
• Work with Admission Counselor and Ops/Evaluation Team to confirm receipt of official transcripts and test score reports from admitted students.
• Ensure accuracy of recruitment tools in collaboration with the Senior Director of Operations, Office of Admission.
• Participate in occasional review planning and processing meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Director of Operations, Office of Admission.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with spreadsheet software such as Excel.
• Strong communication skills, including effective written communication.
• Ability to read English and carry out written instructions.
• Ability to work in a busy, multi‑tasked environment.
• Courteous and professional manner with diplomacy in conflict resolution.
• Attention to detail in daily operations of the Office of Admission.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to analyze statistical data related to enrollment trends.
• Ability to interact with university faculty, staff, prospective students, and families.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with all audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of student information system databases (e.g., Power Campus, WebAdmit, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Workday).

Skills

• Experience in application processing and evaluation in higher education settings.
• Familiarity with recruitment tools and processes.

Pay

$20.68/hr on W2