"Admissions Specialist"

Admissions Specialist

Job Identification: 19735

Posting Date: 01/21/2026, 04:40 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 1410 S 5th Street, Waco, TX, 76706, US

Degree Level: Associate

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Admissions Specialist to oversee all aspects of the graduate admissions policies and processes across all Graduate School departments and programs, including application management, releasing final decisions, oversee transcript review process and workflow.

An Associate degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelors degree and Slate experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary liaison with graduate programs for daily operations of the admissions processes.
• Respond to emails from graduate programs and other stakeholders around campus
• Administer, evaluate, and release registration holds
• Communicate upcoming deadlines to programs and prospective students
• Develop communications within our CRM for recruitment purposes
• Primary responsibility for the daily release of admissions decisions
• Train faculty and staff to use the admissions CRM (Slate), including regular training workshops and individual help to ensure compliance with Graduate School policies and processes.
• Support programs by aiding in building out analytical reports/queries in our CRM
• Maintain faculty have the proper permissions in our CRM
• Work closely with programs to help build out new application forms for new programs
• Serve on the board of the Graduate Enrollment Management Network as an integral voice for graduate programs.
• Aid in planning of the annual events
• Daily coordination with the front desk team to ensure applicant questions are answered and issues are addressed.
• Manage all aspects of the transcript review process and workflow, including training and overseeing a graduate student assistant and team of undergraduate student workers, and developing and implementing strategies to improve the process
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University Policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

About Us

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.