Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Columbia, SC (100% Onsite; candidates must reside in SC or relocate at their own expense before starting)
Position Type: Contract – 6 Months (30 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; possibility of extension)
Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual
Must Have Skills:
- Experience processing admissions applications, student records, and supporting documentation.
- Proficiency in Student Information Systems (Banner), CRM platforms (TargetX), and application processing systems (BusinessCAS/CAS).
- Experience reviewing academic transcripts, verifying admissions eligibility, and recalculating GPAs.
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations, student data privacy, and confidential information handling.
- Strong data entry, records management, and document verification skills.
- Ability to manage application workflows, review queues, checklists, and application statuses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, and time management.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and maintain accurate applicant records.
- Ability to work fully onsite in South Carolina.
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting graduate admissions processes in a university or higher education environment.
- Familiarity with domestic and international academic credentials and curriculum evaluation.
- Knowledge of English language proficiency requirements for international applicants.
- Experience with application document imports, file processing, and system integrations.
- Strong proofreading skills, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
- Ability to troubleshoot application processing issues and understand downstream system impacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and manage multiple priorities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage the admissions email inbox, responding to applicant inquiries promptly.
- Process graduate admissions applications and supporting documents accurately and efficiently.
- Enter, update, verify, and maintain applicant records in Banner, TargetX, BusinessCAS, and other institutional systems.
- Coordinate the import and processing of application documents from CAS into university systems.
- Manage application review queues, checklists, statuses, and related admissions workflows.
- Review academic transcripts, verify previous enrollment history, and assess admissions eligibility.
- Calculate and recalculate applicant GPAs according to institutional guidelines.
- Verify English proficiency documentation and international applicant requirements.
- Review domestic and international academic credentials for completeness and compliance.
- Identify missing application materials and follow up with applicants to obtain required documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students through phone, email, and in-person communication.
- Prepare and send correspondence regarding admissions requirements, credential evaluations, and application statuses.
- Execute specialized processing workflows and procedures for graduate admissions programs.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant student records in accordance with FERPA and institutional policies.
- Proofread, organize, sort, and file application materials according to established standards.
- Ensure timely application processing while maintaining data integrity and supporting accurate admissions decisions.