Admissions Assistant

Student Success and Well-Being Office of Undergraduate Admissions: 

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the university in meeting its strategic enrollment goals and fulfilling the UCF Strategic Plan. It is responsible for coordinating the identification, recruitment, admissions and enrollment of all undergraduate first-time-in-college, transfer, non-degree, dual enrollment, early admission and non-Florida public institution transient students. The office leverages the UCF brand to market, communicate and engage with broadly diverse, talented and academically qualified students who will enrich our community and achieve academic and personal excellence.

The Opportunity:

Student Success and Well-Being Office of Undergraduate Admissions is now accepting applications for an Admissions Assistant. This position has the total responsibility of providing excellent customer service. The staff in these positions are cross-trained so that they learn various responsibilities within the Admissions Assistant position in this department.

Responsibilities:

• Processes residency for admitted undergraduate students. This includes initial classification of residency for tuition purposes, corresponding with applicants regarding incomplete information, and updating student files.

• Coding residency requires thorough knowledge of state regulations for the classification of Florida residency for tuition purposes, including BCIS rules pertaining to documentation of international status in the United States.

• This position includes but is not limited to answering high volumes of emails, telephone and personal inquiries, working with applicants, students, parents, counselors, and members of the UCF community regarding residency classification.

• Works closely with supervisor to prepare files for the University Residency Appeal committee.

• Works closely with a team to maintain daily counts and goals in coordination with direct supervisor.

• May also assist with training of OPS/FWS staff assigned to the coding/residency area.

• Other duties assigned, which may include duties from other Admission Assistant positions within the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education environment, preferably in undergraduate admissions.

• Familiarity with college and high school transcripts

• Familiarity with undergraduate academic levels and credentials

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, your salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take your time to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please upload your most up-to-date resume and be sure it includes your entire work history.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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