What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Processor position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
Assoc Provost Enrollment Mgmt
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Admissions
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S409P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade
B
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
- Prepares applicant files for admissions decisions. Ensures data quality and integrity are upheld in compliance with University procedures.
Major Duties
- Determines admissibility of student applicants to the University by assessing application files.
- Makes independent decisions about transcript information and acceptability of transfer credits. Contacts the issuing institution when necessary. Confirms the admission decision through review and assessment of final transcripts.
- Manages the application process for undergraduate and graduate applications. Ensures that each application is correctly reviewed, a decision determined, or appropriately routed to the next level for decision.
- Supports the mission of the University by providing timely response for a large number of applicants annually to enhance admission to enrollment yield.
- Ensures conformity with University requirements for all applications to maintain institutional academic integrity.
- Communicates with internal and external customers regarding admissions policies, procedures, and decisions. Defends admissions decisions or indicates necessary corrective requirements.
- Tracks student records on the University’s database system. Uses information for reporting and enrollment projections.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year’s relevant experience.
- Office experience with data entry and databases.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU Application.
Additional Position Information
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
Salary : $28,900 - $36,500
General Application
SCHUPAN & SONS INC -
Kalamazoo, MI
