Admissions Officer II - Admissions

Job Title:

Admissions Officer II - Admissions

Location:

Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship
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Provides support to undergraduate and graduate students in the admissions processes and manages and processes student admissions records.

Based on the recent Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

• Process applications - 25% Receive and process student applications. Review application packets for completeness and readiness for evaluation.
• Evaluate applications - 15% Evaluate student standardized test scores and calculates GPA to determine compliance with admissions requirements.
• Resolve problems - 10% Provide assistance and resolution for more complex admissions issues.
• Maintain files - 25% Maintain student application and other files and records. Prepare student files for evaluation.
• Transfer credit - 15% Evaluate student transcripts to determine transfer credit.
• Student Communication - 10% Communicate with students in person, by email letter, and by telephone to advise of admission status and provide information and assistance.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related work experience.

$18.69/hr ($38,880/annual)

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,view social media outlets, andremove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background checkreference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:satisfactory credit checksuccessful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) pre-employment drug testingconfirmation of credentials

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