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Admissions Specialist- College of Nursing-UTK

Position Number: 6272881
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Specialist- College of Nursing-UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3241
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 06/02/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (Hybrid)

Job Description
The College of Nursing (CON) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, seeks Admissions Specialist who supports the College's enrollment goals by guiding prospective students through the admissions process. This position ensures that applicants receive accurate and timely information on admission requirements, program options, financial aid, and career pathways, helping them make informed decisions about their nursing education

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for students regarding admissions and support the entire admissions process, from initial inquiry, application, admission decision and communication, post-acceptance and enrollment to prospective student support.
Reviews, verifies and assesses admissions applications and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established guidelines.
Follow-up on missing or deficient information (to include transcripts, test scores, other required materials, etc.).
Subject matter expert for NurseCAS; Investigates and resolves any processing issues with students and the third-party platform.
Review applications based on established admission criteria, autonomously determine which applications to admit/decline, and deliver appropriate admission decisions to students.
Responsible for creating, updating, and improving all communication to students about admission.
Track application statuses and send decision letters (e.g., acceptance or denial).
Review course equivalencies and work closely with the Transfer Center to resolve discrepancies.
Develop and maintain a network of contacts within educational and professional communities.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field
Experience in academic advising, admissions, recruitment or a related field
Experience in public speaking or presenting to large groups.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
3+ years of directly related work experience

Work Location: Knoxville, TN - onsite - hybrid available after satisfactory probation period satisfied and at the discretion of the Dean.

Compensation and Benefits:

UT market range: MR06
Anticipated hiring range: $45,000 - $47,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to know CON

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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