Location: all cities,KS, USA
Job Description
65% - Admission Evaluation and Processing
* In accordance with state and university guidelines and university enrollment objectives, determines eligibility of applicants for admission to KU based on analysis of the admission application, transcripts, standardized tests, and supplemental documentation.
* Utilizes professional judgement in order to analyze the complete student file (transcripts, grades, test scores), reviews accreditation/recognition status of international institutions, verifies authenticity of academic documents, and calculates GPA's, converting to 4.0 scale as needed.
* Determines appropriate admission decision status according to University of Kansas and Enrollment Management standards, within the established time benchmarks and service delivery protocols.
* Prioritizes admissions applications based on deadlines established by Enrollment Management and academic departments.
* Reviews and escalates to the Assistant Director of International Admissions special financial circumstance application fee grants in accordance with university guidelines.
* Responds, within established time benchmarks and service delivery protocols, to inquiries regarding admission status from prospective and current students. Provides assistance to prospective students and their parents regarding curriculum, standardized tests, grade point average, transfer of credit, enrollment, admission status (including denial, admission by exception and waitlist) and general information about KU and the admissions process.
* Works closely with Office of the University Registrar Transfer Credit staff and other academic departments across campus, including professional schools, by interpreting and explaining current KU admission guidelines and policies and verifies applicant information for other offices and academic departments.
* Contacts other educational institutions and resources to verify and clarify information provided by applicants.
20% - Data Review and Entry
* Enters high school and college transcripts along with test credit for applicants and current students.
* Reviews and enters educational and demographic data into PeopleSoft, requiring a thorough understanding of multiple screens in PeopleSoft and Perceptive Content/ImageNow and their impact across the office and the computer system.
* Reviews and enters information in Slate Customer Relationship Management system for prospective students and applicants which is also used to recruit high school and college transfer students.
15% - Reporting, Policies and Procedures Maintenance, and Other Duties
* Participates in production, evaluation, and distribution of reports associated with admission status, deferrals, and electronic admission.
* Maintains a thorough knowledge of current KU admission and enrollment management policies.
* Maintains knowledge of current international credentials resources.
* Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of International Admissions.
Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency
* Two years' office experience in skilled clerical, accounting, auditing and/or administrative support work, including one year of experience with basic office computer systems or two years of post-secondary education.
Preferred Qualifications
* One year experience with a student information system (or similar people management database system).
* Good oral communication skills, as demonstrated by previous work history.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience working in an office environment.
* Strong service orientation and an understanding of speed as a strategy.
* Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
* Outstanding written communication skills, as determined by the application materials.
* Good knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent office software.
* Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
* Experience working with Perceptive Content/ImageNow or other document imaging software.
Position Requirements
This position begins on-site but moves to a hybrid model after incumbent successfully completes the 6-month probationary period. After successfully completing probation, incumbent will have the option to work in person one day and four days remote.