Admissions Specialist

Job description

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Admissions Specialist determines student applicants' admissibility. Other duties include evaluation of transcripts and award of transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the institution. In addition, the Admissions Specialist advises potential students and other internal departments on admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Reviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the University. - Renders admissions decisions and/or forwards pertinent information to other reviewing authorities as required. - Evaluates applications, high school credentials, and prior post-secondary credentials for admission - Determines if institutions that applicants have previously attended are appropriately accredited to satisfy admission requirements and awards transfer of c...