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Adtalem Global Education is hiring an Advisor for the Office of Admissions at Walden University. The role involves evaluating student applicants' admissibility, reviewing applications, awarding transfer credits based on established standards, and providing official admissions decisions to administrative offices.

Highlights

Review applications and administer admissions decisions as per school policies.
Evaluate student transcripts and award transfer credits according to guidelines.
Provide unofficial transfer credit assessments for prospective students.
Supervise transcription of transfer awards into student information systems.
Respond to inquiries from faculty and internal student service teams.
Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of higher education experience in admissions, academic advising, or registrar office.
Proficiency with computerized systems and databases is essential.
Strong skills in data compilation, report preparation, policy formulation, and process improvement.
Expected salary range between $18.70 and $33.84 per hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience and other factors.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with 6% employer match, paid vacation and holidays.

Advisor, Office of Admissions Full Description

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About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Under general supervision, determine student applicants' admissibility to the University. Evaluate transcripts and award transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provide decisions to appropriate administrative offices. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.

Responsibilities

Reviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the individual Schools.
Special admissions cases and requests for exceptions to policies will be reviewed by the Manager of Admissions, and in ambiguous cases, the Faculty Chair/Dean will make the final determination.
Awards transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provides decisions to appropriate administrative offices.
Prepares official determination regarding admissions and transfer of credit for review.
Provides unofficial assessment of transfer of credit for prospective students. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.
Responds to inquiries from faculty and internal student service groups.
Supervises the transcription of transfer awards into the student information system once official evaluations are completed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required.
2+ years Higher Ed experience within an Admission, Academic Advising, or Registrar Office Required.
Ability to evaluate student transcripts and records.
Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases.
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.7 and $33.84. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Job Description

Reviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the individual Schools.
Special admissions cases and requests for exceptions to policies will be reviewed by the Manager of Admissions, and in ambiguous cases, the Faculty Chair/Dean will make the final determination.
Awards transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provides decisions to appropriate administrative offices.
Prepares official determination regarding admissions and transfer of credit for review.
Provides unofficial assessment of transfer of credit for prospective students. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.
Responds to inquiries from faculty and internal student service groups.
Supervises the transcription of transfer awards into the student information system once official evaluations are completed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required.
2+ years Higher Ed experience within an Admission, Academic Advising, or Registrar Office Required.
Ability to evaluate student transcripts and records.
Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases.
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Additional Information

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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