Admissions Specialist Duties
SUMMARY
The Admissions Specialist is an entry-level position in the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions with three primary areas of
responsibility: first, to provide timely, accurate and detailed
evaluation service of academic credentials for first-year and
transfer students, as well as currently enrolled students;
second, to serve as a vital member of the evaluation team to
ensure the evaluation process functions in a smooth and timely
fashion; and third, to support the overall functions of the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions in enrolling a diverse group
of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively
involved first-year and transfer students to attend the
University of Georgia.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
evaluate the academic credentials of first-year and transfer
applicants, check for completeness of application files, and
request documents as needed; for first-year applicants, review
high school transcripts for specific required courses and
advanced coursework, compute grade point averages, and check for
and post standardized test scores; for transfer applicants,
compute grade point averages and implement admission decisions
based on the standards set by the Faculty Admissions Committee
and the University administration; "translate" transferable
academic coursework from previous institutions using that
institution's course descriptions and the UGA catalog, and post
credit to the student's permanent record: update files when new
academic credentials are submitted; review outsourced credential
evaluations for applicants who have studied at a non-US college
or university; provide information to applicants, counselors,
current students, parents, UGA Academic Advisors, graduation
counselors, and Admissions professional staff; evaluate
credentials and NCAA eligibility for prospective
student-athletes; process and code readmission applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Desired skills or background include a high level of attention
to detail and accuracy; strong teamwork skills with people from
diverse backgrounds and cultures: working computer knowledge of
MS Office products, database systems and data entry a plus. |
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