Job Details
Admissions Evaluator
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*
SeattleUniversity will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholicuniversities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework fordefining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomicclass, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. SeattleUniversity strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all wholearn, live and work at Seattle University.
Position Description
Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director ofOperations, the Admissions Evaluator -Credential Evaluations carefully reviewsand evaluates transcripts for transferable credit and calculates cumulativeGPAs for admitted students. The Evaluator also confirms prerequisite coursesare fulfilled and/or in progress and calculates major GPAs. As a key member of the AdmissionsOperations team, evaluators also maintain data and applicant/record cleanlinessand provide support to general operation tasks throughout the year.
TheAdmissions Evaluator determines course equivalencies and applies applicants'previous coursework towards Seattle University's degree requirements and postsappropriate equivalencies of transferred credit hours awarded and currentclass standing in the University's ERP and CRM systems, specificallyColleague and Slate, respectively.
- Serve as an academic policy resource for incomingfreshmen and transfer students regarding University Core and major transferrequirements for all undergraduate degrees.
- Key contact foracademic liaisons throughout the University on academic policy matters relatedto the onboarding of undergraduate students with transferrable credit.
- Responds to inquiries from prospectivestudents, including explaining their completed evaluations, and providesinformation on university transfer policies and contributes to the overalleffort of meeting the University's annual undergraduate enrollment goals.
- Adds course equivalencies to the online TES databasesystem and assists in the development of effective tools/resources for bestpractices in communicating transfer course equivalencies to prospectivetransfers.
- Assists in maintaining data andapplicant/record cleanliness in various ways working closely with other individualswithin the Admissions Operations team and Research and Analytics.These tasks may consist of editing smallparts of multiple records, general audits, the scanning and assigning ofdocuments, exporting of data for mass corrections, etc.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision and values.
- One or more years of experience in customer service and detailed data entry - educational environment in the areas of credential evaluation academic advising, transfer evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment is essential.
- The ideal candidate will be a resilient and innovative problem solver, have excellent organizational abilities with an acute attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills that enable him/her to develop positive relationships with key campus partners and provide personalized attention to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
- The ability to exercise professional judgment to make informed decisions based on experience, reason and policy while considering issues of equity, fairness and historical precedent.
- Adept at managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague, CRM experience - specifically Slate.
- Familiarity with Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that representsits good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at thetime of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will bedetermined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selectedcandidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equityconsiderations, and available market information, and not based on acandidate's gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirementcontributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contributionfor retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contributionand an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up toa maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: