Admissions Operations Specialist

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Operations Specialist will perform an evaluation of student applications for admission and determine the admissibility of the applicant by assessing students against established criteria for each school and college at the University of Colorado Denver. This role will also evaluate student transcripts to ensure compliance with Colorado Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) and CU Denver’s Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (MAPS). This position will be responsible for gaining knowledge and understanding of established standard CU Denver guidelines, rules, and Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) policies and Federal regulations that pertain to admissions standards and procedures.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills applied consistently to external and internal customers.
• Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of access and engagement with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Ability to analyze multiple complex system components.
• Flexibility to quickly change priorities as needed and to adapt to changes in processes and procedures.
• Ability to keep sight of desired high-level outcomes through the handling of day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience with overseeing data maintenance related to compliance with academic and admission policies.
• Experience with student information systems within a higher education setting.
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management system, Slate preferred.
• Experience with Academic Services or Student Services in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Review student applications for admission and determine the admissibility of the applicant by assessing students against established criteria for each school and college at the University of Colorado Denver and ensuring compliance within policies established by the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
• Reviewing and approving requests for term and/or major changes. This requires determining the availability of programs in the future, deadline requirements and any changes to program eligibility criteria that may impact the student.
• Participate in multi-modal outreach efforts to request outstanding applicant materials, provide support to internal and external inquiries on application status and generating periodic reports on the status of applications, missing materials and communication efforts.
• This position will also be required to assist in other areas within Strategic Enrollment and Student Success (SESS) and occasionally may be required to participate in the enrollment or retention efforts of other departments outside of SESS.

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees