Admissions Specialist I

Job Details

Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034

Position Type: Staff

Salary Range: $16.27 - $16.27

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Description

Position Classification

Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

The hourly rate is $16.27 which translates to $33,842.00 per year.

General Schedule

The general schedule for this position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Position Overview

This is an admission application processing position. Daily responsibilities include advising prospective students and interested parties about the University's programs and educational opportunities through a shared inbox. Determine the admissibility of students through the assessment of standards established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Assessment will be made in accordance with a prospective student's educational background including both performance and curricular standards including High School graduating class ranking, overall grade point average, grade point average in core curriculum courses, and test scores. Assist with academic appeals committee, and concurrent enrollment programming. May assist in the development of orientation materials, handouts, and/or updates for students or prospective students.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

• Processes applications for admission and determines admission decision for applicants on a daily basis.
• Communicate via email regarding the admissions process, reviews admission applications, conducts initial transcript evaluations to incoming students.
• Determines admissibility all undergraduate admission student types in accordance with professional association guidelines, state mandates and institutional policies.
• Maintains familiarity with all UCO, high school, and community college educational programs.
• Communicates with internal and external constituents to ensure successful student transition.
• Discusses options with inadmissible students for future enrollment at UCO. Responds to student correspondence in accordance with supervisor requirements.
• Assists with recruitment activities as needed. Active member of the Appeals Committee, and Concurrent Enrollment Program Committee.
• This position must be well versed with The Oklahoma State Regents policies concerning admission and in-state tuition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in job related field or 4+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Relate to diverse applicant/student population.
• Work well under pressure and give attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Microsoft Suite (word, excel, access, etc.)

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.