Overview
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Description
Admission Assistants (Pre-Readers) in the Office of Undergraduate Admission participate in a team effort to prepare admission applications for review by full-time staff. This includes reviewing the transcript and recalculating the high school GPA for each applicant. This is a seasonal position from September 1 through April 1 and is entirely remote. During September and October, the position requires 3-5 hours of work per week. From November through March, the position requires 15-25 hours per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the student admission process by reviewing student applications for completeness, maintaining departmental databases, generating correspondence, and communicating policies and procedures.
- Evaluates accepted student transcripts to determine transfer of earned credits.
- May assist in developing and maintaining departmental information systems.
- Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
- Greets visitors and answers and screens incoming telephone calls.
- Maintains required record-keeping.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data-entry for record keeping.
- Developing proficiency in reading a variety of different high school transcripts and high school profiles.
- Attending regular pre-reading training sessions and meetings.
- Skills and qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred; Prior admissions or industry experience preferred but not required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of administrative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- Prior admissions or industry experience
NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional supported visits to an Emory University location. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.
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Division EVP Provost Academic Affairs
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department Admissions Undergraduate
Job Type Temporary Part-Time
Job Number 131966
Job Category Admissions and Student Life
Standard Hours 20 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $17.00/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $21.83/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.