"Admissions Specialist"

Job Description

Admissions Specialist

Posting Number: SP005149P

Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: UG Admissions - Processing

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the processing of admission applications, creating and maintaining accurate applicant records in multiple systems, and providing efficient and effective customer service to prospective students and families and the University community.

Duties may include:

• Compiling critical file documentation, including confidential and sensitive information
• Evaluating academic records and supporting materials
• Determining eligibility for admission and assigning appropriate admission decision
• Working in multiple systems to maintain applicant records
• Serving as primary or backup for main office phone support and email account management

This position is a member of the Admissions team and works cooperatively with others to achieve University and Admissions Office goals. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.

Required Experience:

• Experience monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors
• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs
• Experience analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
• Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
• Experience composing and proofreading business correspondence

Required Education:

• High School diploma, or equivalent

Additional Preferred:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing demands;
• Intermediate typing, word processing, and computer skills;
• College education and/or work experience in a college or university setting;
• Knowledge of UI policies and procedures, campus facilities, and student support services;
• Experience with the Banner administrative database system;
• Familiarity with student records and the organizational structure of higher education institutions;
• Ability to work professionally with the public as well as university staff/faculty;
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word for Windows, spreadsheet software, electronic mail, and web-based research;

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour or more depending on experience and education

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Posting Date: 01/22/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before February 8, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants: Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.

1. Detailed Resume: summarizing your education and related work experience

2. Professional References: names and contact information for 3 professional references

3. Supplemental Questions: responses to supplemental questions will be used to assess applicant qualifications for this position.

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at cfoor@uidaho.edu

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50595