Admissions Coordinator

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Department: The office of Admissions Job Summary: Provides clerical support to evaluate applications, enter admissions data, and share admissions decisions to serve the goal of attracting, admitting, and enrolling a talented, geographically diverse student body. Job Description: Reviews student applicant files for accuracy and completeness, and notifies applicants if critical information has been omitted in the application packet.

Processes large volumes of incoming applications and application fees within electronic systems; handles large sums of money and makes deposits. Writes, edits, and sends admissions decision letters. Provides assistance to current and potential students, parents, counselors, and other personnel regarding admissions policies and applications status.

Job Responsibilities

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education

High School (Required) Experience: Relevant experience | 4 Years | Required Compensation: $18.64 - $27.96 Interview Requirement: Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement: The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.