Job Description
The Application Evaluator team is responsible for the holistic assessment of applicants’ materials. This position is a seasonal, part-time role with hours dependent on application flow. The role begins with training in September, and application evaluation until May 2027. While seasonal application evaluators do not need to be in the Nashville area, they must be available for periodic daytime meetings in the Central Standard Time Zone. This is an hourly position, and the candidate must keep accurate time records.
The Owen Graduate School of Management (OGSM) is a professional school at Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on graduate-level business education. OGSM’s mission is to create opportunities for its faculty, staff, and students to discover, grow, and thrive in business and beyond. OGSM recognizes discovery in traditional forms, such as scholarly research, intellectual curiosity, and curricular learning. But it also celebrates discovery unique to the human experience, that is, the art of becoming, which is lived through a desire to connect with others, to find meaning in work and relationships, and to create something new. OGSM sees transformation as foundational.
The Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) unit is a dedicated team within OGSM focused on optimizing the recruitment, selection, aiding, onboarding, and enrollment of students throughout their academic journey. The SEM unit employs data-driven strategies that align enrollment practices with OGSM’s reputational ambitions, revenue goals, and academic mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate applicant candidacy through application review in relation to evaluation criteria.
- Write decision recommendations with clear rationales.
- Orally present application review to team of individuals including senior leadership.
- Complete application evaluations accurately and in a timely manner following a pre-determined applicant flow.
- Understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions process and application data.
- Assist with special projects related to the evaluation and selection process. These projects could include transcript review, benchmarking or strategic research projects.
Other duties as assigned
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Supervisory Relationships
This role does not entail direct supervisory responsibilities for staff members. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Evaluation and Selection.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions process and application data.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to learn new CRM system.
- Commitment to work an average of 15 hours a week (up to 25 hours a week) September through April. Hours dependent on application flow and volume and can occur outside of standard business hours. Expectation to meet weekly goals and deadlines.
