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An Admissions Evaluator fulfills the administrative requirements to evaluate and process the applications and academic records of prospective students. This position determines if applicants meet established academic requirements, with the objective of making admissions decisions.

Nature of Work:

This position typically reports to an administrator in a USF admissions department. This is administrative and clerical work involving accurate data entry of student information into USF's student information databases (BANNER). The Evaluator reviews prospective student applications, test scores, and transcripts, comparing that information to established USF and SUS standards. This is fast-paced, high volume work involving contact with prospective students, parents, and high schools regarding applications, transcripts, and test scores. The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with one year of experience in office, administrative, or academic/student services support positions. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Evaluate applications and credentials of high school and transfer student applications for admission, using established USF and SUS guidelines.
• Input student information, including transcripts, test scores, and personal data into the USF Student Information System.
• Communicate via telephone or electronic mail with prospective students, parents, and high schools regarding the admissions process and required documentation.
• Render admissions decisions and/or forward pertinent information to other reviewing authorities as required.
• Process data corrections and updates to applicant information on the Student Information System.
• Extract electronic data on student credentials from other institutions.
• Process admissions lists and reports, including decision ready lists, wait lists, and cancellation lists.
• Perform other administrative and support activities as required to support the Admissions function.
• Performs other duties as assigned