Admissions Specialist II - Systems

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Posted: 23-Mar-24

Location: Arlington, Texas

Salary: Open

Categories:

Admissions
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 27802

Job Summary:

To provide mid-level admissions records processing by skillful examination and evaluation of student academic records to determine admission eligibility and transferable course credits.
Responsible for determining an applicant's eligibility and/or transferable credit through examination of transcripts and correspondence. Perform work in ways that contribute to the university's successful achievement of enrollment goals. Foster a positive working environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community and leads to healthy levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a great place to work.

Essential Duties:

• Reads and evaluates transcripts from high schools, colleges and universities.
• Compares course credits to be transferred to those required by or given at UTA.
• Verify data in the GPA system to confirm accurate grade point averages on transcripts.
• Corresponds with officials of high schools and institutions of higher education concerning course credits and content comparability.
• Review course work data in regard to the course level transcript evaluation.
• Ensure that coursework is captured in the Perceptive imaging system and uploads to Student Information System (MyMav).
• Processes admission documents in the workflow of the Perceptive Content imaging system in order to complete admissions files for admissions decisions.
• Maybe cross-trained to perform other admissions-related processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Attention to detail. Extreme accuracy in the maintenance of academic records.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a position requiring attention to detail and processing accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in admissions in higher education.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington

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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as... both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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