Admissions Processing Specialist
Inside Higher Ed, Rome, GA, United States
Job Title:
Admissions Processing Specialist
Location:
GHC - Floyd Campus
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
296464
About Us Georgia Highlands College is a multi‑campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.
Job Summary This position performs specialized duties in support of the college’s admissions process to assure initial student record is accurate and determines eligibility for admission to the College. This will be an on‑site position located on the Floyd campus in Rome, GA.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
Supports the GHC strategic priorities: Access & Opportunity, Inclusivity & Engagement, Student Success, and Efficiency & Effectiveness
Processes admissions applications and makes admissions decisions
Makes initial residency determination
Generates acceptance and denial letters
Evaluates new students for testing or orientation requirements
Responds to student inquiries by telephone and in person
Assists in the training of admissions and other enrollment management personnel
Works with IT personnel to test and implement new software
Evaluates and processes high school transcripts
Researches the accreditation of external colleges and schools
Evaluates and processes nursing program applications as assigned
Responds to college administrators regarding unusual or complicated admissions decisions
Represents the college at various institutional and public events
Performs related duties
Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years or equivalent combination of experience and/or education
Salary $19.23 per hour
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts if applicable
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures related to admissions and student enrollment
Knowledge of admissions requirements
Knowledge of University System and college policies and procedures
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at
jobs@highlands.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Admissions Processing Specialist
Location:
GHC - Floyd Campus
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID:
296464
About Us Georgia Highlands College is a multi‑campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.
Job Summary This position performs specialized duties in support of the college’s admissions process to assure initial student record is accurate and determines eligibility for admission to the College. This will be an on‑site position located on the Floyd campus in Rome, GA.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
Supports the GHC strategic priorities: Access & Opportunity, Inclusivity & Engagement, Student Success, and Efficiency & Effectiveness
Processes admissions applications and makes admissions decisions
Makes initial residency determination
Generates acceptance and denial letters
Evaluates new students for testing or orientation requirements
Responds to student inquiries by telephone and in person
Assists in the training of admissions and other enrollment management personnel
Works with IT personnel to test and implement new software
Evaluates and processes high school transcripts
Researches the accreditation of external colleges and schools
Evaluates and processes nursing program applications as assigned
Responds to college administrators regarding unusual or complicated admissions decisions
Represents the college at various institutional and public events
Performs related duties
Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years or equivalent combination of experience and/or education
Salary $19.23 per hour
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts if applicable
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures related to admissions and student enrollment
Knowledge of admissions requirements
Knowledge of University System and college policies and procedures
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at
jobs@highlands.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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