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Job Title

Graduate Admissions Evaluator I

Classification

Evaluator I

Auto Req. ID

559241

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,262 - $5,998 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,262 - $4,696 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.   

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Office of Graduate Studies within the Division of Academic Affairs is the central resource for graduate education on our campus. It provides leadership and support for graduate program curriculum development, offers guidance for state regulations and university policy, administers scholarship and fellowship programs for graduate students, provides academic support and services through the Graduate Studies Center in Langsdorf Hall, hosts graduate student events, provides graduate advisor support, and leads graduate student success initiatives. Working closely with campus partners, the office oversees admissions, enrollment, degree progress and graduation to provide comprehensive support for all graduate students. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Graduate Admissions Evaluator I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Admissions Evaluator I works closely with an Evaluator II to apply CSU and university policies to evaluate postbaccalaureate and graduate program applications to CSUF. Reviews academic records against criteria for admission, including verification of subject requirements, institutional accreditation, GPA, test scores, and other admission criteria. Evaluates applications to verify receipt of all transcripts, test scores, and other required documentation for admission. Uses PeopleSoft/CMS to update the grades for the core requirements, GPA, admission decisions, checklist items, registration holds, and admission comments. Evaluates international transcripts and researches extensively to determine the acceptability of the institution, coursework, the country's education structure, conversion of the grading system, calculation of equivalent units and GPA, ability to receipt all required marksheets, degree certifications, translations, and English language proficiency scores. Reviews records and admission reports. Maintains the security of academic records. Interprets campus and CSU admission requirements to individuals or groups. Assists with questions from prospective students individually in relation to interpretation and articulation of requirements. Assist graduate advisors through admission processing. Attend recruitment and orientation events. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a formal training program in academic records evaluation or one year of academic records evaluation experience or any 12-month combination of training and experience related to academic records evaluation. Knowledge of the format and interpretation of course records and transcripts of institutions of higher education. Knowledge of authenticating course credits and comparing records of differing formats, such as foreign records. Knowledge of campus curriculum requirements for majors, minors, terminal degrees, and special program designations. Knowledge of the application of campus resource guidelines for making determinations using various criteria. Ability to be thorough, consistent, and accurate in the interpretation of records against criteria. Ability to comprehend and interpret complex regulations or requirements and to apply them in the evaluation process. Ability to maintain resources which document and update criteria. Ability to explain criteria and evaluations to others. Ability to make accurate records. Ability to organize work to meet deadlines. Ability to safeguard the confidentiality and security of records.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience working with PeopleSoft. Understanding of graduate student policies and procedures. Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Attend occasional graduation recruitment fairs at other institutions.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.