First-Year Evaluator

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•$43,240 - $45,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Iowa Office of Admission is hiring a dedicated First Year Evaluator (100% appointment). This role supports student recruitment at a leading higher education institution by analyzing data to drive decision-making and guiding prospective students on the admissions process. In this position, you will evaluate and process first-year student applications to determine if admission requirements are met, manage select workflow statuses for first-year applicants, and provide information to prospective students and families, applicants, high school counselors, and other constituents concerning admission and application materials, requirements, and the enrollment process. You will also develop and maintain working knowledge of the transfer course equivalence database and assist in the development of processing changes to improve and enhance the processing and evaluation of first-year student applications. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to assisting and supporting prospective, new, and current undergraduate students through services such as information sharing, campus visits, admission application, and liaising with academic areas, financial aid, student life, and advisors. They welcome working with future students, admitted students, parents, families, and counselors alike.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience or expertise.
Some experience (typically 6 months to 1 year) working with high school or undergraduate students in an advising or couseling capacity.
Some (typically 6 months – 1 year) administrative or program experience, or multiple related internships for a recent college graduate.
Some experience in a supervision role (typically 6 months – 1 year)
Basic proficiency in sound business ethics and consistently adheres to and promotes the values and principles in all business and personal transactions.
Knowledge of and the ability to analyze data fully and accurately to reach productive decisions.
Knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Working proficiency in commonly used office support software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating admission applications, materials, including evaluation of credit and academic records.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and process first-year student applications to determine if admission requirements are met.
Determine appropriate decisions to admit, not-admit, defer, deny.
Manage select workflow statuses for first-year applicants, monitor, and request missing/needed credentials.
Provide information to prospective students and families, applicants, high school counselors, current and former students and other constituents concerning admission and application materials, admission requirements, and the admission and enrollment process.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of the transfer course equivalence database.
Assist in the development of processing changes to improve and enhance the processing and evaluation of first-year student applications.