EVALUATION SPECIALIST

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Evaluation Specialist is an entry-level position in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with three primary areas of responsibility, first, to provide timely, accurate and detailed evaluation service of academic credentials for first-year and transfer students, as well as currently enrolled students; second, to serve as a vital member of the evaluation team to ensure the evaluation process functions in a smooth and timely fashion; and third, to support the overall functions of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in recruiting and enrolling an academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved class of first-year and transfer students to the University of Georgia.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following; evaluate the academic credentials of first-year, transfer, and other applicants, check for completeness of application files; for first-year applicants, review high school transcripts for specific required courses and advanced coursework, compute grade point averages; for transfer applicants, compute grade point averages, and implement admission decisions based on the standards set by the Faculty Admissions Committee and the University administration; "articulate" transferable academic coursework from previous institutions using that institution's course description and the UGA catalog, and post credit to the student's permanent record either manually or through tools that automate the posting of this coursework (for example AIRR); update files when new academic credentials are submitted; review outsourced credential evaluations for applicants who have studied at a non-U.S. colleges or universities; maintain articulation database; assist with the processing of documents for special populations such as departmental credit changes, study abroad credit approval, military forms, transfer of advanced placement awards, athletics certification, residency/verification of lawful presence; participate in the holistic file reading of first-year applicants; research means to utilize resources and technology to improve admissions process; provide information to applicants, counselors, current students, parents, UGA Academic Advisors, graduation counselors, and Admissions professional staff.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy; strong teamwork skills with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures: working computer knowledge of MS Office products, database systems and data entry. Attention to detail; accuracy; judgment; team work; math proficiency; familiarity with the Microsoft 365 suite of tools, database systems ( UGA Banner Student Information System, Slate Admission Recruitment System, and OneOrigin AIRR).

Sit and/or Stand at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Provide timely, accurate, and detailed evaluation of academic credentials for first-year, transfer, and enrolled students.

Support the overall functions of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in recruiting and enrolling an academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved class of first-year and transfer students to the University of Georgia.