About Emeritus & Daskalos
Emeritus is redefining global education by making high-quality learning accessible and affordable for individuals, companies, and governments. Through partnerships with over 80 world-class universities, Emeritus delivers industry-relevant programs across formats including short courses, degrees, and executive programsto more than 300,000 learners across 80+ countries.
Daskalos, a strategic initiative of Emeritus, pioneers transnational education in India by helping leading global universities establish joint campuses under the evolving Indian regulatory framework. With over 15 institutions in advanced discussions, Daskalos is shaping the next chapter in global higher education.
Location: Mumbai / Bengaluru (work from office)
Role Overview
The Admissions Screening Associate will be responsible for evaluating and screening student applications to ensure eligibility and compliance with university admissions criteria. The role focuses on academic assessment, document verification, and supporting timely admission decisions in line with institutional policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate student applications against defined academic and admissions criteria
- Assess eligibility based on academic transcripts, qualifications, test scores, and program requirements
- Verify application documents for accuracy, completeness, and authenticity
- Flag discrepancies, gaps, or ineligible applications for review and escalation
- Apply admissions guidelines consistently to ensure fairness and compliance
- Maintain detailed screening notes and decisions within the admissions system
- Coordinate with admissions managers and academic teams on borderline or complex cases
- Ensure adherence to university policies, regulatory norms, and intake deadlines
- Support audit readiness by maintaining proper documentation and application trails
- Generate periodic screening reports (applications reviewed, outcomes, turnaround time)
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- 13 years of experience in admissions screening, application evaluation, or academic operations
- Experience with higher education admissions, credential evaluation, or international admissions is a plus
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to interpret academic transcripts and eligibility criteria
- Comfortable working with application portals, CRMs, and spreadsheets
- Process-oriented and deadline-driven
- Professional judgment with the ability to escalate edge cases appropriately
- Clear written communication for documentation and internal coordination
Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
