Job Details

Senior Admissions Evaluator

Seattle University


Senior Admissions Evaluator

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Market Reference Range (MRR): 6

Months Per Year: 12

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director of Admissions Operations, the Senior Admissions Evaluator is responsible for evaluating academic transcripts, determining transferable credit, and calculating GPA information for admitted undergraduate students. This role ensures accuracy and consistency in credit articulation and student record updates across systems, including Slate and Ellucian Colleague. The Senior Evaluator serves as a subject matter expert on academic policy, acts as a liaison to academic departments, and leads the Evaluations Team by providing guidance, training, and support. This position plays a key role in upholding data integrity and contributing to the university's undergraduate enrollment goals.

Key Responsibilities

Transfer Credit Evaluation & GPA Calculation (50%)

• Evaluate transcripts for transferable credit, including GPA calculations, course equivalencies, and fulfillment of prerequisites.
• Apply previous coursework toward degree requirements and determine current class standing.
• Post transfer credit and course equivalencies into Colleague (SIS) and Slate (CRM).

Policy Advising & Academic Liaison Work (10%)

• Serve as a resource for academic policies related to transfer and first-year admissions.
• Communicate with prospective students regarding evaluation results and transfer policies.
• Collaborate with academic departments to confirm major-specific requirements and transfer articulation.

System & Data Integrity (20%)

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of applicant records and data entry across Slate and Colleague.
• Perform regular data audits, batch updates, and quality control checks.
• Add and update equivalencies in the TES (Transfer Evaluation System) database.

Team Leadership & Collaboration (10%)

• Lead and delegate tasks to the Evaluations Team throughout the admissions cycle.
• Provide training and onboarding support for new evaluation staff members.
• Act as primary contact for internal and external partners on evaluation-related matters, including participation in intercollegiate articulation agreements and transfer working groups.
• Manage and lead 3-4 student workers in most effective and efficient office processes.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support (10%)

• Assist with scanning, indexing, and document processing workflows.
• Support general operations projects and cross-departmental coordination with Research and Analytics.
• Contribute to the development of tools and resources to better communicate transfer credit information to students.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• One or more years of experience in customer service and data entry in an educational setting specifically related to credential or transfer evaluation, academic advising, or admissions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while balancing policy, precedent, and equity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience training and mentoring new team members.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague, Slate (CRM), and TES (Transfer Evaluation System).
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Resilient, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $52,400 - $54,500

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/