Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions is a key member of the Office of The Graduate School and is responsible for managing and administering the graduate admissions process at James Madison University. This position ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of admissions operations and provides direct support to graduate program directors, applicants, and institutional partners. Primary Responsibilities :

• Graduate Admissions Management : Oversees the graduate admissions process, including the development and maintenance of online application forms, integration of letters of recommendation, and incorporation of external data such as test scores. Collaborates with program directors to establish program-specific admission requirements and ensures their accurate posting on The Graduate School website.
• Application System Administration : Serves as the primary administrator of the CollegeNET application system and acts as the Graduate School liaison with CollegeNET. Responsibilities include daily system monitoring, data management, downloading and processing applications, merging external test score data, and maintaining automated responses. Develops custom reports, tests system changes, resolves technical or procedural issues, and contributes to staff training and development.
• Matriculation and Student Records : Manages the matriculation process for admitted students, including creating and updating student records in PeopleSoft, changing applicant status to student, assigning academic advisors, confirming residency status, and implementing registration holds for conditional admissions.
• Deferrals and Student Tracking : Oversees the management of admission deferrals, monitors students admitted conditionally or provisionally, and tracks students who accept admission but do not enroll in coursework.

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