Department: Admissions
Classification: Office Specialist 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $17.24 - $25.24 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
July 17, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
Department Summary
The Office of Admissions assumes primary responsibility for new student recruitment, admission counseling, education records evaluation, and the initial creation of student records systems. The work is completed within University admission standards, and policies, as well as related state and federal laws and regulations. Each year the office researches and responds to over 150,000 mail inquiries related to the admission process and requirements, and evaluates approximately 30,000 applications for admission. The mission of the office results in approximately 18,000 students being admitted and enrolling 8,000 new students each year which creates for the University approximately 55 million dollars annually in tuition income.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for evaluating and processing prospective international high school, transfer, post-bac, and graduate student applications for admission to the University of Oregon. This will include the evaluation of International transcripts and documents to determine if a student meets admissibility standards.
The Admissions Evaluator will assist with the coding and data entry of applications for admissions. They will research issues with applications including missing documents, inaccurate grading scales, and additional information being necessary. Duties will include relaying information to prospective and current students about missing information.
Minimum Requirements
• Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
• An Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
• Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience.
College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
• Two years of experience with Banner.
• Experience evaluating international documents including transcripts, degree audits, evaluations, and financial documents.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
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