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Student Admissions Assistant Sr. 497598, 497591
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Position Number: 1171776
Location: Beaumont, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Student Admissions Assistant Sr. 497598, 497591

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 497598, 497591

Department: Enrollment Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide direct entry of hardcopy and/or electronically received data for all admissions information submitted to Lamar University. Interpret information contained on documents sent to the university, making correct judgments to determine proper classification and placement of the information. Enter, prepare, and file all admissions applications, transcripts and documents including, but not limited to, applications for admissions, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, GED, TSI, TAKS and STAAR Scores; high schools transcripts, college transcripts and inquiry correspondence. Review reports that update electronically submitted data, verifying correctness or making necessary corrections for system.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Review applications, transcripts and documents for the Lamar University entry process
-Interpret information to determine proper classification and placement of data.
-Enter applications for admissions from hardcopy and electronic sources.
-Enter information from high school and college transcripts
-Enter test scores including but not limited to SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, TSI, TAKS and STAAR
-File and maintain documents
-Proofread and email acceptance notices and correspondence to students
-Assist students in the admission process
-Answer telephones
-Provide email responses to admission inquiries
-Operate personal computers using SIS standard practices
-Inform student of missing documents and incomplete file information
-Supervise student workers

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervision Given: Oversees student workers

Supervision Received: General Supervision. Follows established practices and procedures. Supervisor is usually available.

Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to type with high degree of accuracy.
Ability to learn and remember large number of data entry screens
Ability to follow data entry procedures
Ability to locate and recognize data from numerous and non-standard sources
Ability to review information and make independent decisions regarding data to be entered
Ability to interact with students and potential students during the data entry process.

EDUCATION:
High School diploma or GED required
Additional specialized courses such as typing/data entry. PC familiarity preferred

EXPERIENCE:
Six months data entry or related experience preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact with diverse populations.
Ability and willingness to provide student oriented service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: $22,656

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 02/20/2018

Close Date: 2/27/2018

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.