Admissions Assistant I at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
20260033NE
Job Title:Admissions Assistant I
Number of Vacancies:1
About Murray State:Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment:Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:Graduate Admissions
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:The processing of graduate application files from initial application to admission decision.
- Verification of transcripts.
- Processing GRE scores.
- Upload and verification of files to Xtender for departmental review.
- Facilitating communication with faculty advisors and program coordinators for admissions decision a priority
- Two years of college.
- Three years of administrative or related experience in a university, business or related setting. Additional college education and experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)
- Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to efficiently work on multiple tasks and fixed deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and work successfully with the IIS team and MSU faculty.
- Ability to learn complex processes, such as foreign educational systems.
- U.S Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident as per U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidelines for Designated School Officials (DSO).
10/22/2025
Closing Date:11/05/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:$13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade:101
Work Hours:- Normal working hours.
- Normal for office environment.
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