Admissions Analyst II at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
202500335S
Title:Admissions Analyst II
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Technical/Para-Professional
Department:Admissions Processing
Division:Division of Enrollment
Open Date:10/29/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:Associates degree in a related field. A minimum of two years relevant work experience. Experience in a university admissions office is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs advanced duties analyzing academic records of students to determine admission eligibility to the university for the Office of Admissions.
Primary Responsibilities:Examines academic records of students to determine eligibility of incoming students to include freshmen, transfer, returning, and international students for admission to the university. Receives, codes, verifies, and processes applications and related documents. Studies course prerequisites, degree equivalents, and accreditation of schools, and computes grade point averages to establish student qualifications for admission. Evaluates transcripts and third-party evaluations to determine transferability of courses for domestic and international students. Manages requests from academic colleges and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) departments for assistance and trouble-shooting record issues. Utilizes Ellucian Banner student, Salesforce, Banner document imaging system, COGNOS report systems, ApplyTexas and Common App applications. Processes decisions for admission as received from the graduate faculty. Ensures Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and graduate catalog policy are followed. Evaluates various documents to determine resident status. Communicates with other departments, faculty members, and/or program advisors. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Advanced understanding of both undergraduate and graduate level admissions processes is helpful. Use of computer, copiers, and other standard equipment common to most offices. Requires a high degree of mental and visual attention. Moderately serious consequences or loss may result from errors in judgement. Work is performed mostly in a general office, semi-private office area with an almost absence of disagreeable working conditions. Work schedules may vary during peak work periods of admissions and registration. Regular contact with university staff.
Full Time Part Time:Full Time
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45297
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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