Senior Graduate Admissions Officer

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Graduate Admissions Officer

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Grad - SI - Admissions and Evaluations (Crystal Sherell Harris-Harlaux (00063306))

   

Work Location:

William B. Hatcher Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Senior Graduate Admissions Officer provides advanced support for the graduate admissions process to all students, faculty and the campus community. Responsible for admissions processing, determining graduate admission requirements, transfer of credits, and residency for students enrolling in graduate programs.  Helps support recruiting activities. 

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee and determines the admissibility, transferability of credit, and residency for students in graduate programs (degree seeking and non-degree seeking). Serves as a primary point of contact between prospective students and the academic departments regarding the status of their applications, admissions and enrollment. Handles more complex situations. Tracks applicants through the admission process and works with other university constituents to advance and follow up on incomplete files. Manage the application waiver and refund process. 25%

Implements and service as a subject expert on university policy regarding the conduct code, transcripts, and required admission documentation and ensures adherence to rules regarding university admission. Performs credential evaluations for international and domestic prospects. Enters student data and admission decisions into the appropriate systems. Meets with prospective students to explain graduate education,  guide them through the admission and enrollment process, including directing them to other appropriate offices or departments on campus. Produces reports as requested and analyze admissions data and trends to improve the admissions processes. 25%

Oversees resolution of applicant challenges regarding the admissions process. Makes recommendations and keeps current the procedures manual for the admissions processing area. Makes recommendations to the director on procedures used to implement university rules from admissions through acceptance into the university. Serves as a trainer for the admissions unit. Responsible for systems testing of admissions modules. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Stay informed about changes in the admissions policies and practices at the federal, state, and institutional levels. 15%

Serve as a lead worker and collaborator with the director in support of admissions area needs. Assist with development and mentorship of admissions staff to ensure effective and efficient operation of the team. In collaboration with the director, develop and deliver training programs for new staff and ongoing professional development. Trains and onboards new admissions officers within the Graduate School. 15%

Design and facilitate informational workshops, orientation sessions for campus employees, and training efforts to provide assistance and guidance related to Graduate Recruiting and Admission processes. Represents the office in events as determined by supervisor. 10%

Participates in cross-training with other Graduate School personnel, and assists in covering these duties as assigned. Assists with special projects. Performs other tasks as assigned. Serve on committees as requested by the director. 10%

Additional Requirements:

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Information:

Physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use computer, calculator, copier, scanner, telephone and other office equipment; abi