Admissions Specialist Supervisor Duties
SUMMARY
The Admissions Specialist Supervisor is a supervisory position
in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with four primary
areas of responsibility: first, the supervision of the
Admissions Specialists; second, to provide timely, accurate and
detailed evaluation service of academic credentials for
first-year and transfer students, as well as currently enrolled
students; third, to serve as a vital member of the evaluation
team to ensure the evaluation process functions in a smooth and
timely fashion; and fourth, 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:
ensure the evaluation of academic credentials of first-year and
transfer applicants, 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.
Other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma with some college course work experience;
ability to supervise staff and schedule work; 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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