ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Nonexempt
Job Title : ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST (5155)
Completion Date : 04/30/1999
Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical
PRIMARY IMPACT:
Provides analytic/diagnostic services or uses highest level technical skills which noticeably affect work results.
DUTIES:*
1. Research educational equivalence criteria and evaluate admissions applications for International students; interpret credentials for issuance of student visas.
2. Research/interpret/evaluate military education for awarding appropriate college credit.
3. Process dual credit students' applications and registration; check applications and test scores.
4. Coordinate and process various types of packet registrations (e.g.,
5. Process early admit students; collect appropriate documents and follow up on future requirements.
6. Handle Admissions and Records counter and telephone duties to include assisting with telephone registration help line.
7. Create camera-ready copy of the class schedule.
8. Assist with commencement preparation.
9. Provide back-up in all areas of Admissions & Records office as needed to include processing transcripts, evaluating transfer credits, responding to questions about graduation.
* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of college admissions, registration and records, and military education programs. Advanced knowledge of word processing and desktop publishing, preferably in PageMaker. Knowledge of WordPerfect and SISPLUS preferred.
Keyboarding, research, problem-solving, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be accurate, attentive to details, and work within deadlines.
JOB EMPOWERMENT
The employee follows existing procedures to which he/she can make some changes to solve problems. Progress or results of work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.
LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Discussing unique or non-recurring issues with others which may involve converting specialized terms into everyday language to ensure understanding.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(+) Composing letters, memos, or reports of a routine or recurring nature.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
(+) The employee typically has to deal with problems or situations similar to ones previously encountered and make choices from a limited set of alternatives. However, after awhile, the answers tend to follow a pattern.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION
Minimum: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.
Preferred: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.
Specifically, the position requires at least two years of college. An Associate's degree is preferred.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum: One to two years.
Preferred: Three to four years.
Specifically, the position requires two years of experience dealing with academic records, student support services, admissions and registration, or other job-related areas. Three or more years of experience is preferred.
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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate"
definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the
lower level.
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