Admissions and Records Officer (CS27-042)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville•Edwardsville, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an Admissions and Records Officer (CS27-042) to join its team. SIUE is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to advancing social and economic mobility and shaping the future workforce through comprehensive education and hands-on research. As one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, SIUE has a significant economic impact on the region.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) of either coursework in any discipline (30 semester hours = 1 year) or work experience in administrative support, admissions and enrollment, customer service, public relations, records management, or closely related experience.
Interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of collegiate admissions, records analysis or records management.
Oral and written communication skills.
Reading comprehension skills.
Written composition skills.
Basic computer/data entry skills.
Analytical and reasoning ability.
Mathematical computation ability.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the university admission policies and procedures.
Ability to research and analyze information.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficient with Banner or related student information systems.
Ability to work accurately under extreme pressure and meet deadlines.
Capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

Evaluate credentials to determine eligibility for admission for all undergraduate applicants to the University.
Prepare and analyze records.
Serve as a professional specialist in Admissions/Records activities.
Train staff in assigned duties.
Serve as a specialist with the Admissions/Records functions.
Interpret admission policies and procedures.
Counsel and advise applicants on University academic requirements.
Cooperate with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions/Admissions/Records Coordinator pertaining to admissions and records policies and procedures.
Actively participate in prospective/new student activities across campus.
Compose written materials related to assigned duties by participating in the formulation of departmental procedures, manuals, etc. to aid in the admission process.
Ensure the Admissions Office meets its goals and the timeliness of the enrollment process.