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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Admissions Officer provides consultative services to prospective and current students and their families including representing the University at recruitment events, advising on the admissions and/or enrollment processes, evaluating credentials of student applications for admissions, and/or immigration, and coordinating with other University departments. Admissions Officers analyze academic records and makes decisions and recommendations to academic partners to ensure appropriate implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to academic degree requirements. This position will be filled at either the intermediate or advanced level based on candidate's education and experience.

• Counsel and advise prospective students/families regarding the admissions process and University enrollment
• Present at recruitment and events for prospective and current students on behalf of the University and/or campus
• Create and Implement outreach programs/presentations targeted to specific populations
• Provide in-take services; respond to direct requests from individual applicants, parents, and counselors through phone, email, and office visits
• Evaluate and analyze credentials on students’ applications to determine eligibility for admission
• May evaluate prior college credits earned and courses completed to determine eligibility
• Determine appropriate visa documentation based on established policies and criteria
• Evaluate readmission applications and add advance standing credits required for graduation; evaluate records for retroactive drop/adds, withdrawals, cancellations, and grade changes
• Review, analyze, assess, and process information, records, and transcripts for determining academic credit and eligibility for degrees and/or specialized programs
• Guide prospective and current students through the transfer credit review process and application to academic degree plan
• Review transfer credits for use in academic degree programs; review, analyze, and process information, records, and transcripts to determine application of transfer credits to academic degree programs
• Research courses external to the University; evaluate and analyze transfer course syllabi and course descriptions; consult with lead faculty and make recommendations on application of transfer credit to academic degree programs
• Maintain office hours and meet with students by appointment; communicate directly with students to discuss the outcome of credit review process and the use of transfer credits in fulfilling degree requirements
• Work and collaborate with other University unit/campuses to develop and deliver a consistent message to prospective and current students during the enrollment life cycle
• Manage application