"Undergraduate Admissions Specialist"

Job Posting:

JR101572 Undergraduate Admissions Specialist (Open)

Department:

BSU Transfer Development, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

01-06-2026

Job Description:

Recruits freshmen and transfer students from high schools and community colleges. Makes presentations to student groups. Counsels students and parents regarding the admissions process.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with prospective students, parents and community through appointments, telephone, email, virtual opportunities and other materials
• Present information about the benefits of an education from the department, college or area being represented at onsite locations and to on-campus visitors
• Assist with processing admission for transfer/freshman applications, transcripts and other supporting credentials for determination of admissibility in accordance with university policies and procedures as requested
• Audit student records and notify students/potential students of problems with their academic records including transcripts, registration, prerequisites, etc.
• Performs evaluation of transcripts for admissions purposes, interviews, advise and communicate with prospective transfer students regarding admission to the University
• Respond to student inquiries regarding the admission process and procedures and the transferability of credit and related academic information
• Attend recruitment activities within assigned region, including information sessions and high school counselor relationship management
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Admissions Coordinator

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Work patiently and supportively with prospective students, applicants and their families
• Great organizational skills
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service
• Ability to collect and analyze data related to student admissions and recruitment

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A minimum of one year of experience with student recruitment in a college/university environment; preferably with the transfer population.
• Travel in and out of state, evening, and weekend hours will be required.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience with Slate CRM

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.