Admissions Office Advisor
Job title: Admissions Office Advisor in Columbia, MD at Walden University
Company: Walden University
Job description: Company DescriptionAbout Walden UniversityWalden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the .In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.Visit for more information, and follow on , , , and .Job DescriptionOpportunity at a Glance
Under general supervision, determine student applicants' admissibility to the University. Evaluate transcripts and award transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provide decisions to appropriate administrative offices. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.Responsibilities
- Reviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the individual Schools.
- Special admissions cases and requests for exceptions to policies will be reviewed by the Manager of Admissions, and in ambiguous cases, the Faculty Chair/Dean will make the final determination.
- Awards transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provides decisions to appropriate administrative offices.
- Prepares official determination regarding admissions and transfer of credit for review.
- Provides unofficial assessment of transfer of credit for prospective students. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.
- Responds to inquiries from faculty and internal student service groups.
- Supervises the transcription of transfer awards into the student information system once official evaluations are completed.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 2+ years Higher Ed experience within an Admission, Academic Advising, or Registrar Office. Required
- Ability to evaluate student transcripts and records.
- Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases.
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
- Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays