Graduate Admissions Specialist I

The Opportunity: 

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Sciences (COS) Department of Psychology is seeking qualified candidates for a Graduate Admissions Specialist I position.

This position will provide administrative support in all duties related to the academic operation of the Department of Psychology Graduate program/programs, including but not limited to; student records management, registration, hiring students on assistantships, and admissions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to graduate programs including assisting the program director with all administrative/clerical needs, updating program information materials including brochures, handbooks and catalogs, review and pre-certify student GPS, assist with the process of graduate assistantships, update graduate students regarding academic and financial deadlines and graduate student policies.

• Provides information to prospective and current students and addresses inquiries about academic requirements and admissions process. Assist with enrollment and student registration. Attends and assists with activities including orientations, open houses, brown bags, information sessions, recruitment fairs, and department and program meetings and take meeting minutes.

• Coordinates the admissions process, including monitoring and responding to inquiries, receiving, and processing applications, managing admissions database, and updating student records. Assists with applicant notification and inquiries after decisions have been made. Maintains ongoing communication with prospective students from point of inquiry through the admissions process.

• Assist graduate students with academic requests, assist with program accreditation, maintain and organize academic records and electronic files, including student records, internship, externship, practicum, registration, fellowships, responds to email and phone inquiries regarding program.

• Performs backup and other duties in support of Psychology administration. Support departmental administrative process regarding scheduling, curriculum and research administration.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree and 0+ 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:

• 1-3+ years of relevant work experience (ex: higher education, office environment, customer service).

• Experience working with high school or college students.

• Ability to accurately and expediently input a large volume of data on a daily basis.

• Computer skills in MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

• Ability to face complex problems.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and customer service skills are key to this position.

• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Application Materials Required: 

In addition to your application, please include a resume.

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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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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.