Academic Program Management Specialist III

Description of Job Duty:

Prepares applications for admission to the College of Graduate Studies. Process involves (1) ensures applicant meets qualifications as outlined in the Graduate Catalog (2) verifying institutions authenticity and degree validity, (3) preparing evaluations for departmental review, (4) completing evaluations for select departments, (5) finalize paperwork related to admission decision. Maintain the integrity of admissions to the university graduate degree programs. Enforce and direct the compliance of admission procedures as well as the requirements set forth by the TTU Graduate Studies Executive Committee and the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees.

Communicates to constituents matters related to admissions and other areas of job functionality, as well as assist/advise prospective students with admissions-related issues. Prepare correspondence with applicants, admitted students, departmental representatives, and others related to applying/admission requirements. Answers complex admissions related-questions, Perform administrative and managerial tasks related to Graduate Admissions. Effectively utilizes admissions software applications that include SLATE, Banner, BDM, and Argos.

Responsible for managing the admissions applications for the college of engineering, nursing, business, and arts and sciences. Coordinates with the colleges and departments the processes for admissions review and new program implementation. Primary interface with TTU ITS staff and EM in regard to Banner, Ellucian Saas and graduate applications from the colleges assigned.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.