Admissions Assistant II

Admissions Assistant II

Inside Higher Ed, apply for the Admissions Assistant II role.

Process domestic undergraduate and transfer applications, admission decisions for international and graduate students, counsel students, interact with faculty, determine eligibility, prepare reports, monitor ESL schedules, and manage various admissions tasks.

• Counsel domestic and international students, advise faculty and co‑workers concerning admissions and university policy, determine admission eligibility including GPA calculation, prepare requested reports, monitor ESL schedules and project student enrollment for future terms.
• Act as a Designated School Official (DSO) for immigration purposes, issue form I‑20, and communicate with applicants throughout the admission process.
• Process graduate and undergraduate applications.
• Enter transfer coursework.
• Perform initial residency determination for applicants.
• Conduct data extracts, mail merges/communication, and monitor departmental email.
• Prepare and distribute decision letters and related information.
• Assist in training additional staff as needed.
• Access database records, queries & reports.
• Authenticate / certify official documents such as transcripts, diplomas, and language proficiency scores.
• Comply with SEVIS and other federal regulations for international admissions.
• Communicate with academic advisors, graduate program coordinators, and other offices on campus regarding admission applications.
• Enter biographical and admission data into the Banner system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Two years of college.

• Four years of administrative experience in a university, business, or related setting. Additional experience or college education may be exchanged year‑for‑year to meet qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral).
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently work on multiple tasks and fixed deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and work successfully with the IIS team and MSU faculty.
• U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident per ICE guidelines for Designated School Officials (DSO).

Possess solid knowledge of foreign educational systems.

• Posting Number: NE
• Job Title:
  
  Admissions Assistant II
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Posting Date: 01/05/2026
• Closing Date: 01/19/2026
• Work Location:
  
  Murray, KY
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular Full‑Time
• Salary: $14.32 hourly (additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
• Physical Demands:
  Some local travel as needed.

Faculty and staff have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and more. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.