Graduate Admissions Evaluator I

About the role

The Office of Graduate Studies within the Division of Academic Affairs is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Graduate Admissions Evaluator I. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Admissions Evaluator I works closely with an Evaluator II to apply CSU and university policies to evaluate postbaccalaureate and graduate program applications to CSUF.
• Reviews academic records against criteria for admission, including verification of subject requirements, institutional accreditation, GPA, test scores, and other admission criteria.
• Evaluates applications to verify receipt of all transcripts, test scores, and other required documentation for admission.
• Uses PeopleSoft/CMS to update the grades for the core requirements, GPA, admission decisions, checklist items, registration holds, and admission comments.
• Evaluates international transcripts and researches extensively to determine the acceptability of the institution, coursework, the country’s education structure, conversion of the grading system, calculation of equivalent units and GPA, ability to receipt all required marksheets, degree certifications, translations, and English language proficiency scores.
• Reviews records and admission reports.
• Maintains the security of academic records.
• Interprets campus and CSU admission requirements to individuals or groups.
• Affords assistance to graduate advisors through admission processing.
• Attends recruitment and orientation events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of a formal training program in academic records evaluation or one year of academic records evaluation experience or any 12-month combination of training and experience related to academic records evaluation.
• Knowledge of the format and interpretation of course records and transcripts of institutions of higher education.
• Knowledge of authenticating course credits and comparing records of differing formats, such as foreign records.
• Knowledge of campus curriculum requirements for majors, minors, terminal degrees, and special program designations.
• Knowledge of the application of campus resource guidelines for making determinations using various criteria.
• Ability to be thorough, consistent, and accurate in the interpretation of records against criteria.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret complex regulations or requirements and to apply them in the evaluation process.
• Ability to maintain resources which document and update criteria.
• Ability to explain criteria and evaluations to others.
• Ability to make accurate records.
• Ability to organize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to safeguard the confidentiality and security of records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Understanding of graduate student policies and procedures.

Benefits

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability.
• Retail plan through CalPERS.
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible.
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental).
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• 15 paid holidays.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community.