Admission Evaluator

Admission Evaluator Location: Remote Duration: 3 months, possibility of extension Pay: $20 hourly 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 • Baccalaureate required. • Demonstrated experience in student recruitment and admission required, or substantially similar work experience.