Admissions Specialist

The University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Want to be a part of a dynamic team that brings in the next generation of Sooners? The University of Oklahoma Health Campus Recruitment & Admissions is looking for an Admissions Specialist. The best candidate will be a self-motivated, dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You will help forward the mission of the university by helping to admit individuals from around the nation as a part of the Sooner Family. What’s in it for you: On top of your salary (shown above), you will have access to a generous benefits package that includes: 14 holidays each year and 18 – 22 hours of earned PTO per month. Insurance plans for you and your family Retirement options, some that require no contributions from the employee And much more! For a list of OU’s benefits, click here. What you will do: Coordinate the admission and matriculation process for incoming applicants. Maintain and update applicant and student records within university software platforms. Collaborate with colleges to ensure appropriate documentation is submitted. Offer assistance and support to student applicants during their admissions and recruitment experience. Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance as appropriate. Assist occasionally with recruitment efforts such as, but not limited to, in-person events and fairs as well as virtual information sessions. Provide support to incoming domestic and international transfer, graduate and professional applicants and readmitted students as they navigate the college and national applications and decision process. Apply complex policies and procedures to process applications for admission to the university including the evaluation of academic and supporting credentials. The full job description for the Admissions/Recruitment Specialist can be found here . Required Attachments Documents required for this position are listed under the "Required Attachments" section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process. Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your documents will not be visible to the hiring department!

Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Certifications: Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.
Physical: Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry. Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
Environmental: Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Requires contact with other departments and university officials.
Willingness to work extended and weekend hours during peak periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Higher Education Admissions
Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft

Responsibilities

Coordinate the admission and matriculation process for incoming applicants.
Maintain and update applicant and student records within university software platforms.
Collaborate with colleges to ensure appropriate documentation is submitted.
Offer assistance and support to student applicants during their admissions and recruitment experience.
Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance as appropriate.
Assist occasionally with recruitment efforts such as, but not limited to, in-person events and fairs as well as virtual information sessions.
Provide support to incoming domestic and international transfer, graduate and professional applicants and readmitted students as they navigate the college and national applications and decision process.
Apply complex policies and procedures to process applications for admission to the university including the evaluation of academic and supporting credentials.