Vanderbilt University employs part-time permanent employees (Admissions
Specialists) to support the review and evaluation of the applications received
in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) for each reading cycle.
Specialists play an important role in the review and evaluation process of
first-year and transfer students and support the overall goals of both OUA and
VU.
About the Work Unit:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Vanderbilt University is a critical
unit within University Enrollment Affairs (UEA). Its mission is to recruit,
select, and enroll a diverse cohort of degree-seeking first-year and transfer
students who are intellectually curious, academically talented, and socially
engaged. The Office consists of a team that includes the Director, an
experienced group of admissions officers, and a well-seasoned support staff
engaged in marketing Vanderbilt globally. To accomplish this, members of the OUA
team travel both domestically and abroad to conduct high school visits, attend
college fairs, and do speaking engagements. The Office communicates
systematically with hundreds of thousands of prospective students through
traditional printed publications, the web, and other social media channels and
serves as the first point of contact for members of the public interested in VU.
Expectations:
Attend 4-day in-person reader training in October of every year
Work 20-29 hours from approx. October 15- March 30, bluesheeting and
evaluating first year and transfers
Attend weekly meetings
Maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities:
Fully evaluate all components of a first-year application to Vanderbilt
University- from initial intake to final assessment.
Become an expert in 3-4 domestic territories and/or 1-2 international
territories
Understand transcripts from these territories (including typical class rank
practices, grading trends, class titling)
Understand typical extracurricular offerings, research opportunities and
regional awards, titles from your geographic location
Understand file volume and deadlines throughout the season, adjusting work
priorities as needed
Read and understand manuals for bluesheeting, assessment, and evaluation of
first year applicants, as well as transfer applicants
Maintain communication with Admissions Officers of your assigned geographic
territories. Communicate frequently about:
File volume
Trends
File corrections
Conduct paired reading evaluations with Admissions Officers from your
geographic territories
Education and Certifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or
the equivalent in experience, is necessary.
At least two years’ experience working in an education setting (High School
or higher education preferred)
Experience and Skills:
Ability to work independently and meet strict, stated deadlines is necessary.
Competence and comfort with entering data into web-based forms and a solid
knowledge of technology with ability to work independently using that
technology is necessary.
Strong analytical and data analysis skills are necessary.
Strong basic math skills are necessary.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred.
Ability to understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions
processes and application data.
Must be able to use a private home office to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate and collaborate within a team.
Ability to manage time constraints and reading goals set by management team.
Access to high-speed internet connection is required.
At Vanderbilt University [http://www.vanderbilt.edu] , our work - regardless of
title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every
member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on
a daily basis. Located in Nashville [https://www.nashville.gov/], Tennessee, on
a 330+ acre campus and arboretum [https://www.vanderbilt.edu/trees/] dating back
to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large
Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan
area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in
learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create,
foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career.
We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage
you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.