Working Title
Temporary Admissions Operations Assistant
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Enrollment Management (Adm)
Work Unit
Undergraduate Admissions
Work Location
Gage Undergraduate Admissions
Vacancy Open To
All Candidates
Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Temporary - Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8am -5pm
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
- Admissions Expertise: 1–2 years of higher education enrollment experience, with a preference for candidates familiar with document management and academic credential review.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office/Google Suite and CRM software (e.g., Slate), with a focus on efficient typing and accurate data collection.
- Operational Excellence: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently to analyze data, solve problems, and manage a daily workload based on departmental needs.
- Professional Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, maintaining a calm, professional demeanor while working in a team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Temporary Admissions Operations Assistant is part of a team that:
- Reviews academic credentials for first year prospective students to determine admissibility
- Communicates admissions policies and procedures to students, families, and high school counselors.
- Responsible for the application process from beginning to end, including reviewing applications for errors, reviewing and waiving application requirements when appropriate, troubleshooting application and technical issues, reviewing and evaluating high school transcripts for minimum course requirements, calculating grade point averages, reviewing narrative submissions and letters of recommendation, and scoring admission essays.
Other Work/Responsibilities
- Provides occasional backup to the communications and visit teams.
- Attends admissions recruitment events as needed.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
N/A
Proposed Hire Date
08/31/2026
Expected Length of Assignment
Between 3 to 9 months
Posting Open Date
07/29/2026
Posting Close Date
08/12/2026
Special Notes to Applicants
This seasonal role supports the Undergraduate Admissions Operations team in reviewing academic credentials to determine student admissibility. The position is expected to receive an assignment for 7 months offering up to 40 hours per week during standard business hours. We may hire more than one applicant from this posting.
