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Graduate Admissions Specialist/DSO

🇺🇸 Moscow, ID 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $20 per Hour 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ July 10th, 2026

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University of Idaho is hiring a Graduate Admissions Specialist/DSO. The role involves processing domestic and international graduate admission applications, evaluating academic records, providing guidance on program requirements, reviewing eligibility for immigration documents, and supporting the College of Graduate Studies admission and student support team.

Highlights
  • Process and evaluate graduate admission applications and supporting documents.
  • Provide assistance regarding program rules and immigration document eligibility.
  • Support the College of Graduate Studies (COGS) admission and student support team.
  • Use computer software for word processing, email, internet, and data organization.
  • Required to be a US citizen or permanent resident eligible to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
  • Minimum education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, humanities, or STEM fields.
  • Experience preferred in evaluating domestic and international transcripts, SEVIS, admissions office operations, and electronic application systems.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
  • Pay rate starts at $19.89 or higher depending on experience; full-time fiscal year appointment.

Graduate Admissions Specialist/DSO Full Description

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Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005360P
Position Title Graduate Admissions Specialist/DSO
Division/College College of Graduate Studies
Department College of Graduate Studies
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
This position processes domestic and international graduate admission applications by compiling documentation, including academic and personal information, evaluating academic records and supporting documentation to prepare files for departmental admission approval or denial, assigning appropriate decision, assisting telephone and walk-in client contacts, and providing research necessary in support of administrative decision making. This position also provides guidance and assistance regarding program rules, requirements and regulations to office and graduate program staff and prospective applicants. Reviews eligibility for issuance of immigration documents. Provides support to the overall COGS admission and student support team.
Unit URL
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Experience compiling and analyzing information from electronic sources
  • Experience exercising independent judgement and discretion
  • Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization


Required Education
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Other
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be eligible to serve as a Designated School Official
Additional Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, humanities or STEM
  • Experience evaluating domestic and international transcripts and credentials
  • Experience with SEVIS
  • Experience working in an admissions office
  • Experience with Student Record System and/or electronic application system
  • Experience working cooperatively as a part of a team with students, faculty, staff and administrators
  • Evidence of effective communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $19.89 or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 07/09/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than July 23, 2026. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Jennifer Radil at [email protected].
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Academic Careers
    • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
    • Chronicle
    • Facebook
    • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
    • Indeed.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • LinkedIn
    • Newspaper
    • Other Venue
    • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
    • University of Idaho Website
    • University of Idaho Daily Register
    • University of Idaho Employee
    • Word of Mouth
    • Militaryjob.com
    • DSPSjobs.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  2. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
[email protected]

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