Graduate Admissions Specialist I

The Opportunity: 

The Department of Psychology is seeking a Graduate Admissions Specialist I, enrollment services professional who will participate in activities related to academic admissions, registration, financial aid services, and orientation for current and potential university students.

Admissions Professionals recruit, evaluate, and participate in the selection of candidates for admission. Coordinate with all organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. Advise applicants and parents about educational planning.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of students to a graduate program at the university.

• Provides front-line customer service to current and prospective students as well as faculty and staff.

• Responds to email and phone inquiries.

• Represents the university by conducting information sessions for prospective students and parents.

• Reviews, calculates, evaluates, and makes determinations on applications for admission to UCFAssists in the planning, organizing, and implementation of all other recruitment activities.

• Investigates and resolves issues relating to admissions.

• Complies and maintains student application and enrollment data records.

• Assists in the planning, organizing, and implementation of all other recruitment activities.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Experience advising student for an educational institution of higher learning.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here . 

  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Psychology

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$17.64 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-26-2024-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.