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GPS Undergraduate Admissions Specialist (Part-Time, Temporary)

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job no: 530244
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Grad & Professional Studies
Salary: anticipate $20-$25/hour
Applications Open: Sep 10 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The GPS UG admissions team is seeking a part-time admissions specialist. This role is vital to supporting the needs of the UG admissions team through various administrative tasks, customer service, and student support. A strong desire to provide top-tier customer service is a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; answering phones, processing paperwork related to student applications, processing course registrations for non-matriculated students, entering transfer credit information, answering emails, and updating and maintaining student records.

New employees will be trained to gain a working knowledge of our Student Information System (SiS) and our available student services. They will also work with UMASS Lowell faculty, students, and staff and will handle confidential information.

Seeking a candidate that has outstanding phone and email etiquette and the ability to answer questions in a professional and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • HS diploma or GED/equivalent required, background in customer support
  • Preference for those with previous higher education experience
  • Must be proficient in MS office

    • This is an on-campus, part-time, non-benefited, non-unit position – 18 hours per week. The GPS office is open from 8:30 am-5 pm M-F. The ideal candidate will be available to work at least one shift each week until 5 pm.


    Special instructions to applicants:

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants are received.

    This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

    Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

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    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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