Admissions Processing Lead-Graduate

Title: Admissions Processing Lead-Graduate

Employee Classification: Admissions Processing Lead

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Admissions

Department: UNT-Admissions-Gen-164500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 36,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview
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Department Summary
The Office of Admissions is a vital contributor to the enrollment success at the University of North Texas through student outreach, recruitment endeavors, and a commitment to providing personalized assistance to students throughout the college application and admissions process.

Position Overview
The Office of Admissions, at the University of North Texas, is seeking to hire an Admissions Processing Lead, for the admission of prospective students, under the direction of the Processing Supervisor.

This position is responsible for the dissemination of information to students, staff, and faculty concerning all aspects of Graduate admission and policies and procedures of the Toulouse Graduate School. The Senior International Admissions Lead will work directly with international students during the application process for admission to a Masters or Doctoral degree program at UNT. This position is also responsible for data entry of application materials and transcripts into the Enterprise Information System (EIS), verification of authenticity of academic credentials and accreditation of schools, review and evaluation of international transcripts, and generation of GPA evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent and three years of general office or clerical experience. Substitution of education for experience allowed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Basic Microsoft Office skills.
* Ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
* Ability to effectively communicate.
* Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
* Skill in composing routine letters and preparing reports.
* Skill in recording and compiling material for reports.

Preferred Qualifications
* One year of experience in a college/university setting.
* Experience reviewing and evaluating international credentials.
* Detail oriented and organized.
* Ability to work independently and work well with a team.
* Good communication skills.
* Experience in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office.
* Availability to work extended hours during registration periods as required.

Job Duties
Serve as university and staff liaison for all aspects of graduate international admissions by providing timely and accurate assistance to the university faculty, staff, and students on required international admission documents and processes, when necessary. Prioritize issues that arise with international admissions.Assist with intake and data entry of graduate international applications and transcripts for admission. Provide timely, accurate, and consistent high quality data entry for new applications and other required admission documents.Provide course by course evaluation of foreign transcripts on currently enrolled, or incoming, students for transfer credit articulation, as necessary. This includes looking for duplicates, exclusion of specific course types, and credit hour conversions. Process graduate, international applications and credential evaluation by computing and entering grade point averages (GPAs), evaluations of past degrees, and prepare evaluation for transmission through application processing services (GradCAS). Determine, in a timely manner, degree equivalency, foreign school accreditation, and verification of official foreign documents. Answer general questions, when necessary, concerning graduate admission and graduate school policies, procedures, and practices. Must maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures in order to convey to students, faculty, and staff. Enter data in Enterprise Information System (EIS) for GPA calculations and school information. Update checklists as necessary.Maintain a high level of professional communication with students, schools, and staff through email or communication services (SalesForce) regarding necessary documentation to complete the graduate admission process. Complete additional duties as assigned.
Physical RequirementsCommunicating with others to exchange information.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; occasional overtime and weekends
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
BenefitsFor information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.