Admissions Specialist

Admissions Specialist

Posting Number: SP004972P

Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: UG Admissions - Processing

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

This position is a member of the Admissions team and works cooperatively with others to achieve University and Admissions Office goals. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the processing of admission applications, creating and maintaining accurate applicant records in multiple systems and providing efficient and effective customer service to prospective students and families and the University community.

Duties may include:* Compiling critical file documentation, including confidential and sensitive information

• Evaluating academic records and supporting materials
  
• Determining eligibility for admission and assigning appropriate admission decision
  
• Working in multiple systems to maintain applicant records
  
• Serving as primary or backup for main office phone support and email account management
  

Required Experience:

• Experience monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors
  
• Experience interpreting, explaining and applying laws, regulations and complex policies for multiple or highly specialized programs
  
• Experience analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
  
• Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
  
• Experience composing and proofreading business correspondence
  

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  

Required Other:

• None
  

Additional Preferred:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing demands
  
• Intermediate typing, word processing and computer skills
  
• College education and/or work experience in a college or university setting
  
• Knowledge of UI policies and procedures, campus facilities and student support services
  
• Experience with the Banner administrative database system
  
• Familiarity with student records and the organizational structure of higher education institutions
  
• Ability to work professionally with the public as well as university staff/faculty
  
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word for Windows, spreadsheet software, electronic mail and web-based research
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None
  

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 08/05/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 19th, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Applicants:

Please use your

letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a

letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at cfoor@uidaho.edu

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49168

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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