Admissions Evaluator III
About The Position
The Admissions Evaluator III – Technical Lead serves as a lead admissions professional and subject-matter expert within the Graduate Admissions Office, providing advanced expertise in domestic admissions evaluation, complex applicant review, and admissions systems operations. This position serves as a primary resource for admissions staff, providing day-to-day guidance on complex or non-routine cases and supporting the consistent application of Graduate School and International Education and institutional policies. Working closely with the Associate Director of Admissions Operations, the Admissions Evaluator III supports admissions processing, data integrity, and systems functionality across Slate, Workday, and related university systems. This position assists with troubleshooting data discrepancies, maintaining accurate applicant records, supporting process improvements, and ensuring consistency across admissions evaluations and decisions. While this role provides operational guidance and technical expertise, final policy interpretation and escalation remain with the Associate Director of Admissions Operations and the Director of Graduate & International Admissions. This position bridges admissions processing, systems operations, and policy implementation to ensure accurate, efficient, and student-centered admissions services. 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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Two years of experience in admissions, credential evaluation, records management, enrollment services, or a related field
- One year of experience interpreting and applying complex policies, procedures, or business processes
- Demonstrated knowledge of graduate admissions policies, procedures, and evaluation practices
- Strong knowledge of admissions systems, data management, and business process workflows
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly in resolving data and systems-related issues
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to analyze complex applicant records and apply policies consistently
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with technical partners
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accuracy
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in graduate admissions at a research institution
- Experience evaluating domestic academic credentials and determining admission eligibility
- Experience with Slate, Workday, or similar admissions and student information systems
- Experience with data management, reporting, quality assurance, or systems troubleshooting
- Previous lead or supervisory experience
- Ability to lead, train, and support staff in a high-volume environment
Responsibilities
- Serves as a lead admissions professional and subject-matter expert within the Graduate Admissions Office.
- Provides advanced expertise in domestic admissions evaluation, complex applicant review, and admissions systems operations.
- Serves as a primary resource for admissions staff, providing day-to-day guidance on complex or non-routine cases.
- Supports the consistent application of Graduate School and International Education and institutional policies.
- Supports admissions processing, data integrity, and systems functionality across Slate, Workday, and related university systems.
- Assists with troubleshooting data discrepancies, maintaining accurate applicant records, supporting process improvements, and ensuring consistency across admissions evaluations and decisions.
- Bridges admissions processing, systems operations, and policy implementation to ensure accurate, efficient, and student-centered admissions services.
- Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- University contributions to dental insurance
- University contributions to life insurance
- University contributions to disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- 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
Mid Level
