University of Colorado Boulder hiring International Admissions Processor in Boulder, CO | LinkedIn (2024)

Summary Job Summary The Office of Admissions at CU Boulder welcomes applications for International Admissions Processors! This position independently evaluates and interprets applications and supporting credentials for admissions to the university following established University of Colorado Boulder guidelines, rules, and regulations; examines and classifies student residency for tuition classification; serves as a resource authority for application process inquiries from other departments, including serving as a liaison for other departments; resolves individual student queries/problems/complaints and provides guidance throughout the admissions cycle and carries out essential supplementary processes that are time-sensitive and often cyclical in nature.

We have two positions open for this role.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We AreAs one of only 35 U.S. public research institutions in the Association of American Universities (AAU), CU Boulder is about realizing the positive impacts of new knowledge.

From offering dozens of exciting programs in a range of academic fields, to serving as one of the world’s most dynamic research and innovation hubs, to working closely through hundreds of public outreach efforts with communities across Colorado and the world, we take pride in helping our students, faculty, staff, and partners turn new insights into productive outcomes that change lives.

Credential Evaluator Data Entry What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Evaluates the source documents and supporting credentials used in the University’s admission application process, for completeness and consistency; codes and enters the data/information to the student information system; verifies and corrects data errors and inconsistencies.
• Reviews high school and college level transcripts, test scores and other documents to ensure validity as well as completeness for the purposes of admission to CU Boulder; determines, calculates, and converts grade point averages to facilitate consistency for parity in admission decisions; determines appropriate coding of admit types and application class; generates letters to inform applicants about missing and/or additional requirements needed prior to an admissions decision.
• Educates constituents when unusual situations with applicants arise and will refer to edit lists, processing manuals, tuition classification guidelines and other staff or supervisors to identify and resolve inconsistencies and/or errors.

Assessing/Recording Educational Transcripts

• Uses specific campus rules and standards to review domestic and international high school and college level transcripts to ensure institutional validity/accreditation; converts and enters records/transactions from transferring institutions to the University’s student information system; is familiar with non-US educational systems and evaluates non-US transcripts for authenticity and completeness.
• Determines if colleges attended by applicants are recognized by CU Boulder for transfer credit. Carefully reviews applications and transcripts for possible omissions of institutions attended, assesses for accurate hours, points, and grade point averages (GPA) which are entered in a standard format in the student information system. This may require calculating and converting GPAs to a standard 4.0 - semester system. Signatures and dates may require verification for accuracy.

Customer Service And Constituent Liaison

• Advises or explains the specific campus rules, standards, procedures and state and federal rules and regulations to various constituents including trainees, staff, faculty, applicants, parents, and other offices on campus.
• Works directly with constituents and campus partners as their primary contact in the Office of Admissions.
• Answers questions regarding admission requirements and documents that are received through our dedicated office email accounts, personal email accounts, text messages, video/voice chat, and by telephone daily.
• Refers to the processing manuals, state tuition classification guidelines, FERPA regulations, Federal immigration regulations, supervisory staff, and the University of Colorado rules and regulations to determine appropriate responses to questions and unique situations.

Supplemental Admissions Processes

• Evaluates, and tests system changes and reports problems found when processing data/information. Under the direction of senior staff, develops training and reference documents containing office procedures and standard processes used by internal and external constituents. As changes are made in the processing of student applications or with the student information system, this position uses various means of testing such as reviewing lists of specific populations of applicants, referring to edit lists for problems or errors, and reading and editing information that will be sent to students.
• Edits manual pieces, which will range from documenting standard methodologies for new processes to updating existing manual pieces with new information or changes. Uses practical experience, and reference to admission guidelines, to determine if new procedures will impact current processing practices. This may involve working with a committee or group of other office personnel to determine the impact on all areas of the Office of Admissions. Collaborate with different offices and campus partners including Continuing Education, the Graduate School, the Registrar's Office, the Bursar's Office, University of Colorado School of Law, Leeds School of Business, and International Student and Scholar Services.

What You Should Know

• We have two positions to fill. One is a regular fulltime employee position and the second is a three-year limited term position. Both positions are 100% benefits eligible!
• Hybrid work schedule offered.

What We Can OfferThe salary for this position is $43,068.

If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.

What You Will Need

• PC computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize your workload.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience with a student information system is highly desirable.
• An understanding of higher education and the admission process of a post-secondary institution is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and established processes.
• Customer service experience.
• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Special Instructions To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
• DD-214 for veteran applicants.
• Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.
• If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by September 3, 2024, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

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