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ADMISSIONS OFFICER II

Job Title: ADMISSIONS OFFICER II
Job Code: 1722
FLSA: E
Job Level: 12
Revised Date: 06/30/2019
Job Family: JF 33

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Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of duties in the recruitment and selection of student applicants for admission to Duke University.

Work Performed

Analyze qualifications of prospective students utilizing established University admissions standards, guidelines and criteria, reviewing unusual circumstances with supervisor as appropriate; submit evaluations and recommendations to Director regarding admissibility of applicants.

Correspond with prospective students, applicants, University alumni, guidance counselors and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and non academic programs and student activities.

Conduct on campus interviews of prospective students and their parents.

Visit secondary schools, junior colleges and other educational institutions within assigned areas as appropriate based on review of historical and market data; develop proposed travel schedule and review with supervisor as appropriate; conduct meetings with prospective students, guidance counselors and student service agencies; represent Duke University to local, state and national admissions and related organizations.

Assist in and conduct training and orientation sessions for members of Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, guidance counselors and other officials to ensure active alumni recruitment of students and continuing secondary school, junior college and other educational institution relations.

Participate in or coordinate activities on special projects as assigned by the supervisor to accomplish established objectives.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work generally requires a knowledge and understanding of college experience and student life obtained through the attainment of a bachelor's degree.

Experience

Two years of experience as an Admissions Officer or the equivalent at a comparable college or university.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

N/A


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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