University of Idaho
Senior Admissions Specialist
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $24 per Hour
💻 Enrollment
🗓️ June 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Process and evaluate admission applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage applicant records in multiple systems, including Slate and Banner.
- Coordinate international applicant credential review and ensure immigration compliance.
- Interpret and explain complex domestic and international admissions policies and regulations.
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and training to Admissions Specialists.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for admissions data, reporting, and system consultation.
- Perform phone and email support as primary or backup for the Admissions Office.
- Required skills include experience with computerized record systems, interpreting complex regulations, and composing business correspondence.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education settings, familiarity with Banner, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and spreadsheet software.
- Compensation starts at $24.04/hr, full-time fiscal year appointment.
Senior Admissions Specialist Full Description
Posting Number | SP004922P
Position Title | Senior Admissions Specialist
Division/College | Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department | UG Admissions - Processing
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
This position is responsible for the processing of admission applications, creating and maintaining accurate applicant records in multiple systems, and providing efficient and effective customer service to internal and external stakeholders:
Duties may include: Compiling critical file documentation, including confidential and sensitive information Evaluating academic records and supporting materials Determining eligibility for admission and assigning appropriate admission decision Working in multiple systems to maintain applicant records Coordinating international processing, reviewing and verifying international credentials to determine admissibility of applicants and compliance with immigration and university regulations Interpreting and explaining complex domestic and international regulations and university admissions policies Providing supervision, mentoring and training to Admissions Specialists Acting as a subject matter expert for admissions related data and reports in Slate and Banner, providing consultation, expert advice, and requested reports to university offices Serving as primary or backup for main office phone support and email account management
This position is a member of the Admissions team, supporting the operational and administrative objectives of the Admissions Office. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.
Unit URL | Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Departments | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Experience monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs Experience analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system Experience composing and proofreading business correspondence
Required Education | High School diploma or equivalent
Required Other |
Additional Preferred | Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing demands Intermediate typing, word processing, and computer skills College education and/or work experience in a college or university setting Knowledge of UI policies and procedures, campus facilities, and student support services Experience with the Banner administrative database system Familiarity with student records and the organizational structure of higher education institutions Ability to work professionally with internal and external stakeholders Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills Familiarity with Microsoft Word for Windows, spreadsheet software, electronic mail, and web-based research
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions |
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $24.04/hr or higher depending on experience/education
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 06/27/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before July 13, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to cfoor@uidaho.edu
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.
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Letter of Qualification
- * 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) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- 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
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
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