Admissions Operations Specialist

About the role

The Admissions Operations Specialist will evaluate student applications for admission and determine the admissibility of the applicant by assessing students against established criteria for each school and college at the University of Colorado Denver. This role will also evaluate student transcripts to ensure compliance with Colorado Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) and CU Denver's Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (MAPS).

Responsibilities

• Review student applications for admission and determine the admissibility of the applicant by assessing students against established criteria for each school and college at the University of Colorado Denver and ensuring compliance within policies established by the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
• Evaluate student transcripts to ensure compliance with Colorado Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) and CU Denver's Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (MAPS).
• Participate in multi-modal outreach efforts to request outstanding applicant materials, provide support to internal and external inquiries on application status and generate periodic reports on the status of applications, missing materials and communication efforts.
• Afford assistance in other areas within Strategic Enrollment and Student Success (SESS) and occasionally participate in the enrollment or retention efforts of other departments outside of SESS.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of experience with overseeing data maintenance related to compliance with academic and admission policies.
• Experience with student information systems within a higher education setting.
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management system, Slate preferred.
• Experience with Academic Services or Student Services in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills applied consistently to external and internal customers. Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of access and engagement with a commitment to developing equitable practices. Ability to analyze multiple complex system components. Flexibility to quickly change priorities as needed and to adapt to changes in processes and procedures. Ability to keep sight of desired high-level outcomes through the handling of day-to-day tasks. Ability to work independently.

Benefits

The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. For more details, please visit Benefits.