Graduate Admission Specialist; Student Services Professional II

Position Summary

Position Summary
The Graduate Admissions Specialist plays a critical role in shaping the incoming graduate student community by evaluating applications and ensuring a smooth admissions process. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, this position reviews domestic and international applications, determines eligibility, and supports the accurate processing of admission decisions. The role combines detailed records evaluation, policy interpretation, and communication with applicants, faculty, and campus partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to graduate student success from the very first step of their academic journey.

• Evaluate graduate, post-baccalaureate, and certificate applications by reviewing transcripts and determining admission eligibility.
• Process and reconcile application data, including resolving errors and reviewing reports to ensure accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Interpret and apply CSU, Title V, and SDSU policies to guide application processing and routing to academic departments.
• Communicate with applicants, faculty, and institutions to clarify requirements and support the admissions process.
• Identify process improvements and ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.

• Play a key role in welcoming and shaping the university’s graduate student population.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative admissions environment.
• Develop expertise in policy interpretation, records evaluation, and student information systems.
• Engage with diverse applicants from around the world.
• Join a mission-driven team committed to access, accuracy, and student success.

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• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Enrollment Services is comprised of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Office of Evaluations, Prospective Student Services, Out-of-State Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships, International Recruitment, Class Schedule, Communications, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and the Cal Coast Student Financial Center. Enrollment Services implements SDSU enrollment management policies and provides services to students from their initial point of interest in SDSU to their graduation.

The Office of Admissions is organized into the following areas:
First-Year Admissions, Transfer Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Athletics & International Admissions, Admissions Eligibility Unit, First-Year Admissions Processing, Graduate Admissions Processing and Enrollment Services Support Unit.

The function of the Graduate Admissions Unit is to perform various tasks that would facilitate the admission of eligible graduate students to the university. This involves the processing and routing of applications to the appropriate campus departments for review and the creation of academic student records for the College of Graduate Studies.

Graduate Admission Unit is responsible for processing applications to graduate programs by receiving, coding and updating the student information system. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing transcripts and test scores, reconciling application uploading errors, calculating grade point averages, determining residency and preparing files for department review.

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