Enrollment Process Officer I - 534040

Enrollment Process Officer I - 534040

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Responsible for the evaluation of academic credentials and the determination of domestic and foreign applicants admissibility to Florida International University's academic degree programs. The position is responsible for posting admissions decisions, completing detailed academic evaluations, determining the validity and authenticity of admissions documents. The position acts as a liaison to the assigned academic units as it related to the admission of graduate domestic and international students.

• Serves as a liaison between the office of Admissions Operations and the college of Engineering and Computing regarding admission requirements and processing relations to the department academic programs. This position reports to Admissions Operations leadership and supports the admission and enrollment goals of the university.
• Evaluates, interprets, and verifies graduate admissions applicants, academic credentials, test scores, and related credentials. Evaluates post-secondary accreditation authenticates foreign credentials, determining academic equivalencies, converting international grading systems to U.S. standards, and calculating GPAs. Maintains the confidentiality of records.
• Reviews applications for completeness and contacts applicants to provide missing documents. Inputs all admission actions into the database. Ensures compliance with the Board of Education and University Board Of Governors guidance., Monitors and maintains student information in Panthersoft to ensure applications and processes are complete.
• Interacts with academic units, One Stop operations regarding applicants within the admission process. Processes all graduate domestic and international applications, referring them to the appropriate academic departments. Recommends solutions to improve admission policies, procedures, office practices, and computer systems.
• Assists with records maintenance, confirms the validity of documents, and ensures timely service in the admissions processing operation.
• Remains up to date on evaluation standards, educational practices and the latest information on academic policy regarding graduate admissions standards.
• Assists with trainings, reporting, planning and programming such as educational events, Open Houses and other activities with other Enrollment Services offices. Takes on additional assignments such as assisting students/parents in in person or on the phone at the Enrollment Services OneStop, including case management in SalesForce.
• Assists the Admissions Operations leadership with identifying systems- based process and service inefficiencies; collaborates with leadership on projects aimed at improving applicant experience through the admissions process and supporting the academic units process and procedures.
• Complies with admissions criteria as set by the Florida Board of Governors and the University Graduate School.
• Performs other related duties as assign or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Job Category:

• Admin

Advertised Salary:

• $35,705 - $40,000

Work Schedule:

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-employment:

• Criminal Background Check 

For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 534040

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any citizen of a foreign county who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information in the application: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country; a complete copy of your passport; the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using PeopleSoft or similar systems.
• Experience using SalesForce or similar CRM.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with admissions processes within a large university setting.