Admission Evaluator

Location: Remote
Duration: 3 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $20 hourly
Job Description:
Duties

The Admission Evaluator will focus on, but not be limited to, the review and processing of applications for admission to client and its academic programs.
The Admission Evaluator will work with the Senior Director of Operations, Office of Admission, to review applications, read essay statements, and rate/grade them accordingly as instructed/advised by the Admission Operations leadership team.
Will work closely with Assistant Directors of Assessment and Evaluation, and other colleagues to provide consistent, accurate review of applications.
May counsel and/or communicate with prospective students regarding appropriateness of academic program, entry options and curriculum, and respond to inquiries.

Application Processing (80%)

Ensure accurate and detailed evaluation of applications for admission, including checking thoroughly for completeness of file; completion of all prerequisite courses; exam scores; and grade point average calculations.
For graduate programs, based upon prescribed admission eligibility criteria, consult with academic departments to make admission decisions.
Routinely exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining admission decisions.
Establish and maintain contact with the admissions review team through the entire application review process.
May communicate with applicants, in written form, regarding their application status, completion of prerequisites, and admission or denial of entry to the program.
Provide detailed, step-by-step training for colleagues in application processing protocol.
Regularly evaluate best practices for application review processes; communicate any changes or updates to the admission team.
May update status in CAS and Student Information systems when applicable for designated cohorts.
Collaborate with Admission Operations/Evaluation team to analyze their approach to the review of applications.
Upon the release of admission decisions, may assist colleagues as they prepare to work with admitted, waitlisted, and denied applicants.

Post-Admission Application Processing (10%)

For programs that allow in progress or planned prerequisites or degrees: may work with Admission Counselor and/or Ops/Evaluation Team to confirm receipt of all official transcripts and test score reports from admitted students.
May work closely with admission colleagues to help them better understand this process.
May complete this process for several cohorts throughout the calendar year.
Work closely with the Senior Director of Operations, Office of Admission, to ensure the accuracy of recruitment tools (i.e. prerequisite course articulation tool, email communication, etc).
Participate in occasional review planning and processing meetings.
May perform other duties as requested by the Senior Director of Operations, Office of Admission.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills.
Moderate experience with spreadsheet software such as Excel.
Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate effectively with Evaluators, prospective students, family members, and other professional colleagues.
Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to organize and effectively communicate thoughts through the written word.
Ability to read English and carry out written instructions.
Ability to work and concentrate in a busy, multi-tasked, multi-faceted environment.
A courteous and professional manner is required.
Diplomacy in dealing with conflict.
Excellent attention to detail as they relate to the successful daily operation of the Office of Admission.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and exercise professional judgment.
Ability to analyze other statistical data pertaining to enrollment trends and projections.
Ability to interact with University faculty and staff, medical center staff, prospective students and their families, and other University admission personnel.
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly and easily with all audiences.
Ability and skill to work independently, and as part of a designated team.
Working knowledge of student information system databases (i.e. Power Campus, WebAdmit, WESalesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Workday, etc).

Education