Admissions Program Coordinator (Internal Search)
- Employer
- University of Northern Iowa
- Location
- Cedar Falls, IA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position Title:
Admissions Program Coordinator (Internal Search)
Job Category:
P&S
Type of Position: Probationary
Full Consideration Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Advertising Started on: Saturday, April 20, 2019
Hiring Department: Admissions
Department: Admissions
Salary
Salary: $30,784.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: PS.116
Position Details
Percent of Time/Week: 87%
Service Schedule: Calendar Year
Position Description:
Hires, trains, and supervises student employees in the following areas: student telecounselors (STARs), front desk, processing, and inbound communication; processes SEAF and security requests for all student employees; interviews, counsels, and advises prospective students, parents, and high school counselors; recruits new students to the University; oversees admissions email account, as well as social media networking; evaluates credentials of prospective students; acts on admission files; participates in various state wide recruitment and campus activities; and performs various operational duties as assigned.
This is an internal search and is only available to employees already working at UNI.This is a part-time position working approximately 40 hours during the academic year and approximately 20 hours during the summer. This position is eligible for overtime.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required.
Required Qualifications:
At least one year of related experience in a student affairs area such as admissions, orientation, financial aid, career services or residence life with supervisory responsibility required. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and counselors and work within a team environment also required. Student experience will be considered. Frequent evening and weekend work and occasional travel will be necessary.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with admission recruitment processes and procedures such as tour guide, phone bank, telecounseling, office worker or orientation leader; experience conducting individual or group presentations to students and families; and experience with using social media in a professional setting preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of the University of Northern Iowa and proficiency in Spanish (ILR Level 2 – Limited working proficiency) also preferred.
Online Application Required Documents
Application Type:
This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Professional References:
Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
Number of References: 3
Cover Letter:
A plain text cover letter is required.
Contact Information
Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Contact:Amy Schipper - Amy.Schipper@uni.edu
Gilchrist 2
Phone: 319-273-2281
Department URL: https://admissions.uni.edu/
Organization
About UNI
The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.
One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News and World Report has continuously ranked UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities.
The university's attractive size, nearly 12,000 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. In addition to offering an exceptional undergraduate education, UNI provides a number of distinctive master's, specialist and doctoral programs. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.
Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education create a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.
Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes.
For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
Community
The University of Northern Iowa is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls and Waterloo are friendly, affordable communities located approximately 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information, visit our Community Information page.
Employee Benefits
The University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs.
The benefits staff at the University of Northern Iowa manages the comprehensive benefits package, available to all eligible employees of the university. Benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. The university currently offers health, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible-spending accounts and retirement plans as core benefits to eligible employees. In addition, the university also provides other benefits and services to help enhance employees' quality of life.
- Telephone
- 319-273-2503
- Location
-
027 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls
IA
50614
US
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