Admissions Specialist Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

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Position Information Click here to view Salary Grade Position Title Admissions Specialist
Unit Name Admissions
Salary Grade 3
Number of Months 12 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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). Job Description Summary 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 Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
MUW Departmental Announcement
MUW Human Resources Office
MUW Website
Mississippi Employment Service
Local Newspaper
In-state Newspaper
Out-of-state Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs.com
Friend
Journal/Periodical
Off-campus Recruitment
Women/Minority Publication
Contacted by department and invited to apply
Other
The Academic Network (TAN)
• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
Yes
No
• If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (

NOTE:

MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
Yes
No