First-Year Admissions Evaluator & Coordinator (Student Services Professional II)
About The Position
The First-Year Admissions Evaluator & Coordinator plays an important role in welcoming the next generation of students at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley by helping determine admission eligibility for first-time freshman applicants. This position carefully reviews applications, transcripts, and academic coursework to ensure applicants meet CSU admission requirements while providing knowledgeable support to students, families, and high school counselors throughout the process. The role also evaluates applications requiring specialized review, including international coursework and special admission populations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, student-centered professional who enjoys analyzing academic records, solving complex eligibility questions, and helping students take an important step toward their college journey.
Requirements
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field.
- Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
- A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
- Previous experience in a university setting in admissions, advising, evaluations or other student service related office.
- Bilingual – English and Spanish.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and Google applications.
- Experience in data entry and updating database records.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience reviewing/evaluating educational transcripts is preferred.
- Professional experience using a student information system at a college or university (People Soft/Campus Solutions) is preferred.
- Professional experience working in a University Admissions office with a diverse student population is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate first-year applications, high school transcripts, GPA, and college preparatory coursework to determine CSU admission eligibility.
- Review applications requiring specialized processing, including international coursework, compact programs, and other special admission populations.
- Interpret and apply CSU and university admission and residency policies while exercising independent judgment to resolve eligibility questions.
- Respond to applicants, families, and high school counselors regarding admission requirements, residency, application status, and related processes.
- Maintain accurate applicant records and documentation using student information systems, databases, and other admissions technologies.
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
- Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
- CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
- Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
