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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Fox Graduate School at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Graduate Admissions Coordinator with strong communication skills for its Graduate Admissions team.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities for this position include the following duties:  

• Review application materials to determine eligibility in accordance with Penn State graduate education policy and guidelines.  Correspond with applicants, graduate programs of study and educational institutions concerning undergraduate programs.  

• Verify domestic and international application credentials.  This may include the need to research and investigate information and materials on official degree conferral documentation and/or recognition or accreditation from appropriate oversight organizations.  

• Maintain a body of knowledge on credential evaluation gained from credential evaluators, admission professional communities, publications, etc.  

• Process admission decisions as they are determined by graduate programs of study.  

• Handle complex admission situations by applying appropriate university policy.    

• Through utilization of a ticketing system, assist prospective students with questions related to the Fox Graduate School application and other information technology issues that may require attention (example: resolve duplicate identity issues).  

• Interpret and support Graduate Council and Fox Graduate School policies and procedures to college program staff, faculty and students.  

• Assist with functions pertaining to the Fox Graduate School commencement ceremony.    

Education and Experience: This position will be filled as a Graduate Enrollment Services Coordinator, Intermediate Professional<