Advisor, Office of Admissions

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About Walden University

Walden 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 Higher Learning Commission.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Opportunity 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.

Qualifications

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.70 and $28.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

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