Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Admissions Operations Specialist

Sul Ross State University - Alpine, TX

Full-time

Salary: Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Required	Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Two years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, student services, records processing, data management, or a related customer service environment.
Preferred	Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, or related field. Knowledge of university admissions, enrollment, or student services operations and familiarity with the day-to-day functions of a higher education institution. Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in admissions, registrar/records, financial aid, or enrollment services; experience working with student information systems, CRM platforms, or data management processes; experience supporting college students or applicants; and ability to travel or work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
	Summary Function: The Admissions Operations Specialist provides operational support for undergraduate and graduate admissions and is responsible for the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of student applications and admissions documentation. The position manages incoming transcripts and other required admissions documents, performs data entry and data cleanup, maintains student records, and executes admissions-related processes within Banner 9 and the Enrollment Marketing Platform (EMP). The position monitors and processes undergraduate applications from initial inquiry through completion of the admissions process, ensuring that required documentation and admissions requirements are accurately recorded and appropriately processed. This position also serves a key role in maintaining data integrity and supporting the efficient operation of the admissions process. Scope: Responsible university-wide for processing undergraduate and graduate admissions materials and maintaining accurate student records across Banner 9 and EMP. Reviews transcripts, immunization records, and other admissions documentation; verifies admission eligibility and enrollment requirements; resolves data discrepancies; maintains data integrity; and generates reports to support the enrollment process. Essential Job Functions: Manages daily admissions operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of applications, documents, and applicant records in Banner 9 and EMP. \| Reviews applications, transcripts, and supporting documentation to verify admission eligibility and process timely admission decisions. \| Processes admissions requirements for undergraduate and graduate student populations in accordance with university policies and procedures. \| Uploads and maintains admissions documents in the university CRM; documents student interactions and updates application records as needed. \| Reviews and resolves data discrepancies, maintains data integrity, and performs data cleanup across admissions systems. \| Coordinates with university faculty and staff across campuses to resolve admissions-related issues and support enrollment processes. \| Generates and executes reports to support admissions operations, data accuracy, and enrollment initiatives. \| Maintains knowledge of the full enrollment process and cross-trains with other Enrollment Management staff to provide coverage and support as needed. \| Maintains regular and punctual attendance, completes required training and professional development, and provides scheduling or out-of-office information as required. \| Protects student privacy and maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and university policies. \| Non-Essential: Participates in recruitment activities, enrollment events, and other university or college-wide initiatives; performs other duties as assigned by Enrollment Management leadership.

Required

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Two years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, student services, records processing, data management, or a related customer service environment.

Preferred

Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, or related field.
Knowledge of university admissions, enrollment, or student services operations and familiarity with the day-to-day functions of a higher education institution.
Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in admissions, registrar/records, financial aid, or enrollment services; experience working with student information systems, CRM platforms, or data management processes; experience supporting college students or applicants; and ability to travel or work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Summary

Function: The Admissions Operations Specialist provides operational support for undergraduate and graduate admissions and is responsible for the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of student applications and admissions documentation. The position manages incoming transcripts and other required admissions documents, performs data entry and data cleanup, maintains student records, and executes admissions-related processes within Banner 9 and the Enrollment Marketing Platform (EMP). The position monitors and processes undergraduate applications from initial inquiry through completion of the admissions process, ensuring that required documentation and admissions requirements are accurately recorded and appropriately processed. This position also serves a key role in maintaining data integrity and supporting the efficient operation of the admissions process.

Scope: Responsible university-wide for processing undergraduate and graduate admissions materials and maintaining accurate student records across Banner 9 and EMP. Reviews transcripts, immunization records, and other admissions documentation; verifies admission eligibility and enrollment requirements; resolves data discrepancies; maintains data integrity; and generates reports to support the enrollment process.

Essential Job Functions:

Manages daily admissions operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of applications, documents, and applicant records in Banner 9 and EMP. |
Reviews applications, transcripts, and supporting documentation to verify admission eligibility and process timely admission decisions. |
Processes admissions requirements for undergraduate and graduate student populations in accordance with university policies and procedures. |
Uploads and maintains admissions documents in the university CRM; documents student interactions and updates application records as needed. |
Reviews and resolves data discrepancies, maintains data integrity, and performs data cleanup across admissions systems. |
Coordinates with university faculty and staff across campuses to resolve admissions-related issues and support enrollment processes. |
Generates and executes reports to support admissions operations, data accuracy, and enrollment initiatives. |
Maintains knowledge of the full enrollment process and cross-trains with other Enrollment Management staff to provide coverage and support as needed. |
Maintains regular and punctual attendance, completes required training and professional development, and provides scheduling or out-of-office information as required. |
Protects student privacy and maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and university policies. |
Non-Essential: Participates in recruitment activities, enrollment events, and other university or college-wide initiatives; performs other duties as assigned by Enrollment Management leadership.