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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 excellence of our academic community.

Description

Admission Assistants in the Office of Undergraduate Admission participate as pre-readers in a team effort to prepare admission applications for review by full-time staff. This includes reviewing the transcript, providing a curriculum summary, and recalculating the high school GPA for each applicant. Admission Assistants (pre-readers) do not review any qualitative elements of the application, such as essays or recommendation letters.

This is a seasonal position from September 1 through May 1 and is entirely remote. From September 1 through mid-October, the position requires 3-5 hours of work per week. From mid-October through mid-February, the position requires 15-25 hours per week (depends on application volume each week). From mid-February through May 1, there are typically only a few hours of work required.

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.

+ 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of clerical experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred.

+ Prior admissions or industry experience preferred but not required.

NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional visits to an Emory University location. This position requires you to reside in the State of Georgia.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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's advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _149052_

**Job Type** _Temporary Part-Time_

**Division** _EVP Provost Academic Affairs_

**Department** _Admissions Undergraduate_

**Job Category** _Admissions and Student Life_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

**Remote Work Classification** _Full Remote – Biweekly_

**Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_