International and Residency Specialist

Requisition: 202600335S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Admissions Processing

General Requirements:

Associate degree in a related field. Three years of related experience or experience in a related field. Experience in a university admissions or registrar’s office is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs advanced admissions processing and evaluation functions with primary responsibility for determining residency classification and international admission eligibility for undergraduate and graduate applicants. Reviews domestic and international academic records, supporting documentation, and credentials to ensure accurate admission decisions and compliance with federal, state, University, and accreditation requirements.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Reviews academic records, applications, and supporting documentation to determine residency classification and international admission eligibility for freshman, transfer, returning, international, graduate, and other applicable student populations. Receives, codes, verifies, and processes applications and related admissions documents. Reviews documentation and makes initial residency determinations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and University requirements. Communicates with applicants and enrolled students regarding documentation necessary to establish or reassess residency classification and reassesses residency status when appropriate while maintaining accurate student records. Evaluates domestic and international transcripts, credentials, and third-party credential evaluations to support admission and transfer credit processing. Reviews international educational systems, institutional accreditation, degree equivalencies, course prerequisites, and academic records to determine admission eligibility. Calculates grade point averages and other academic measures as necessary to establish applicant qualifications. Reviews and processes English language proficiency requirements and applicable TOEFL or IELTS waivers in accordance with University guidelines. Collaborates with the Global Engagement Center, Veterans Resource Center, academic colleges, graduate programs, the Registrar’s Office, and other University offices to resolve specialized admissions and student record issues. Interprets and applies policies and procedures related to residency, international admissions, academic credentials, and admissions processing. Assists with the development, documentation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and business practices within assigned areas. Provides training and guidance to University staff and departments regarding residency classification, international credentials, and related admissions processes. Maintains accurate residency and international admissions information on University websites and other student-facing resources. Utilizes Banner, Salesforce, document imaging systems, Cognos, ApplyTexas, Common App, and other University systems to process records and support admissions operations. May process graduate admission decisions received from academic programs. Compiles information and data from multiple sources and prepares reports as needed. Ensures applicable University Catalog, accreditation, and institutional requirements are followed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.