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rAdmissions Specialist or Admissions Specialist Senior

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rLocation: Admissions Processing

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607952

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• In addition to a completed application, a cover letter, resume, and three professional references are required.

Job Description

The Admissions Specialist or Admissions Specialist Senior assists with the admissions process by ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of all admissions function to include verifying the authenticity of documents submitted by students; calculating admissions evaluations to ensure adherence to Arizona Board of Regents policies; creating and applying course articulations to student transfer credit records. Performs duties with the goal of minimizing course duplication and reducing costs for students. Serves as a vital member of the evaluation team to ensure the process functions in a smooth and timely manner.

Admissions Specialist

Admissions Processing - 35%

• Works effectively with students and internal stakeholders as it pertains to admissions evaluations, document processing and transfer credit.
• Assists with processing admissions applications according to federal, state and institutional guidelines and regulations. Requests additional information for incomplete applications.
• Review transcripts for specific required courses, compute grade point averages and review standardized test scores.
• Enters a wide range of information into the computerized student file including prospect/applicant data, test scores and transcript data.
• Leads the maintenance of an organized and centralized repository of course articulation rules and records.
• Stays current on updates to program curricula and requirements.
• Verifies accuracy and authenticity of documents submitted by student.

Data Analysis - 35%

• Evaluates courses/credits from other institutions, including foreign institutions by researching and comparing course descriptions.
• Verifies residency status of students.
• Conducts data analysis to identify discrepancies and find resolution.
• Performs a variety of mathematical equations associated with the conversion of grading systems, credit evaluation, etc.
• Conducts evaluations and determines merit/scholarship award eligibility in accordance with University policy.
• Participates in the annual audit of student records.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement - 25%

• Responds to inquiries regarding admissions status and other information requested by students, parents, and university staff via phone, email, and in person.
• Works collaboratively with teams associated with Enrollment Management and Academic Support.
• Responds to inquiries regarding admissions/records status and other information requested by students, parents, and university staff via phone, email, in person and CRM case management.
• Works directly with students and internal stakeholders to resolve admissions, transfe credit, articulation and document processing questions and issues.

Other - 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Admissions Specialist Senior

Admissions Processing - 30%

• Works effectively with students and internal stakeholders as it pertains to admissions evaluations, document processing and transfer credit.
• Assists with processing admissions applications according to federal, state and institutional guidelines and regulations. Requests additional information for incomplete applications.
• Manages and maintains confidential student data from prospect to admitted student in the admissions funnel.
• Enters a wide range of information into the computerized student file including prospect/applicant data, test scores, and transcript data.
• Quality assurance of student records as it pertains to ABOR admission policies and degree completion accuracy.
• Leads the maintenance of an organized and centralized repository of course articulation rules and records.
• Stays current on updates to program curricula and requirements.
• Verifies accuracy and authenticity of documents submitted by student.

Data Analysis - 30%

Evaluates courses/credits from other institutions, including foreign institutions, by researching and com