Admissions Application Evaluator (VTS)
Job Location:
Nashville, TN - USA
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Job Summary
The Application Evaluator team is responsible for the holistic assessment of applicants materials. This position is a seasonal part-time role with hours dependent on application flow. The role begins with training in September and application evaluation until May 2027. While seasonal application evaluators do not need to be in the Nashville area they must be available for periodic daytime meetings in the Central Standard Time Zone. This is an hourly position and the candidate must keep accurate time records.
The Owen Graduate School of Management (OGSM) is a professional school at Vanderbilt Universitylocatedin Nashville Tennessee focused on graduate-level business education. OGSMs mission is to create opportunities for its faculty staff and students to discover grow and thrive in business and beyond. OGSM recognizes discovery in traditional forms such as scholarly research intellectual curiosity and curricular learning. But it also celebrates discovery unique tothe humanexperience that is the art of becoming which is lived through a desire to connect with others to find meaning in work and relationships and to create something new. OGSM sees transformation as foundational.
The Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) unit is a dedicated team withinOGSMfocused onoptimizingthe recruitmentselection aiding onboarding and enrollment of students throughout their academic journey. The SEM unit employs data-driven strategies that align enrollment practices with OGSMs reputational ambitions revenue goals and academicmission.
- Evaluate applicant candidacy through application review in relation to evaluation criteria.
- Write decision recommendations with clear rationales.
- Orally present application review to team of individuals including senior leadership.
- Complete application evaluations accurately and in a timely manner following a pre-determined applicant flow.
- Understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions process and application data.
- Assist with special projects related to the evaluation and selection process. These projects could include transcript review benchmarking or strategic research projects.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Relationships
This roledoes notentail direct supervisory responsibilities for staff members. This role reports directly to theSeniorDirector ofEvaluation and Selection.
Qualifications
- Bachelorsdegreerequired;advanceddegree preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and maintain strict confidentiality of admissions process and application data.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to learn new CRM system.
- Commitment to work an average of 15 hours a week (up to 25 hours a week) September through April. Hours dependent on application flow and volume and can occur outside of standard business hours. Expectation to meet weekly goals and deadlines.
About Company
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