What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Admissions Officer I PT (Graduate School) position at University Systems of Georgia?
About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Job Summary
Provides support to students in the admissions processes and processes student admissions records.
Responsibilities
Typical Allocation of Duties:
25% Process applications
Receive and process student applications. Review application packets for completeness and readiness for evaluation.
25% Maintain files
Maintain student application and other files and records. Prepare student files for evaluation.
20% Evaluate applications
Evaluate student standardized test scores and calculates GPA to determine compliance with admissions requirements.
15% Transfer credit
Evaluate student transcripts to determine transfer credit.
15% Student Communication
Communicate with students in person, by email letter, and by telephone to advise of admission status and provide information and assistance.
Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
Proposed Salary
$14.96/hr
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).
Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
Other Information
VSU reserves the right to:
- View social media outlets
- Check references at any point during the search process
- Shut down a posting without additional notification.
Background Check
- Position of Trust Credit
Accommodations
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