Admissions Coordinator

University of Mississippi • University, MS

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About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator provides clerical support for evaluating applications, entering admissions data, and communicating admissions decisions in support of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, geographically diverse student body. The role is in the Office of Admissions at the University of Mississippi.

The coordinator reviews student applicant files for accuracy and completeness and notifies applicants when critical information is missing. The position processes large volumes of applications and application fees through electronic systems, handles large sums of money, and makes deposits. It also prepares, edits, and sends admissions decision letters and assists current and prospective students, parents, counselors, and other personnel with admissions policies and application status.

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered. Substitutions for the required experience or education are assessed on a 1:1 basis. The stated compensation range is $18.64–$27.96. Candidates invited to interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing before the interview date of any reasonable accommodation needed. The university conducts background investigations, including criminal history checks and, when appropriate, financial or driving history checks.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent (required).
• Four years of relevant experience (required).
• An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered, with substitutions assessed on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Review student applicant files for accuracy and completeness.
• Notify applicants when critical information is missing from their application packet.
• Process large volumes of incoming applications and application fees in electronic systems.
• Handle large sums of money and make deposits.
• Write, edit, and send admissions decision letters.
• Assist current and prospective students, parents, counselors, and other personnel with admissions policies and application status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED