Admissions Assistant II
About The Position
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The Admissions Assistant II supports the recruitment mission of the Office of Admissions. The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for admissions to the university for incoming freshman, transfer freshman, transfer and returning students. Analyzes previous academic coursework and examines documentation for completeness and accuracy. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
- At least three years of experience in a specialized or related area applicable to work performed
- Knowledge of computers and software applications
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least one year of document review experience in a higher education institution
Responsibilities
- The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for admissions to the university for incoming freshman, transfer freshman, transfer and returning students.
- Analyzes previous academic coursework and examines documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
