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PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Employer
University of Washington Tacoma
Location
Tacoma, WA

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
PROGRAM ASSISTANT Req #:171467
Department:ENROLLMENT SERVICES - ADMISSIONS
Job Location:UW Tacoma
Posting Date:09/05/2019
Closing Info:Closes On 09/18/2019
Salary:$2,965 - $3,935 per mo
Union Position:Yes
Shift:First Shift
Notes:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.

UW Tacoma's Office of Enrollment Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Assistant. Enrollment Services provides current and future students with administrative and academic support services and information needed to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them at the UW Tacoma. Enrollment Services also provides faculty, staff and members of the community with information and administrative services that support the University's academic mission

The Program Assistant This position handles admissions and application materials, data entry and queries in multiple databases, and notification/communication on behalf of the University with students who are applying for undergraduate admission to the University of Washington Tacoma. The position requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and meet strict deadlines while adhering to admissions policies and procedures. This position is a vital role in the undergraduate admissions process.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with other staff in Admissions, Enrollment Services and academic programs on admissions processes
  • Complete data entry tasks relating to application submission and related supporting documents necessary for file completion, including forwarding materials for evaluation; scanning/maintaining electronic files; updating databases per requests to change application quarter, withdrawals of applications, declining admissions offers, and regular monitoring of application status conversion rates to ensure admissions operations efficiencies
  • Perform various application database queries, reports, and lists based on the needs and directions of the Associate Director of Admissions Operations,
  • Perform duties involving the management of mail, imaging and document management including scanning, indexing, verifying, accessing documents and data,
  • Develop and maintain records, both conventional and electronic including sorting and calculating data; and import/export data from/to other software applications.
  • Update application information in student databases and provide feedback to Associate Director/designees concerning required updates and data entry changes
  • Complete admissions records management, file maintenance protocols and preparing files for records retention
  • Generate notification letters out of CRM
  • Keep admissions web pages current

    Additional Responsibilities:
  • As designated, assist with admissions processing activities
  • Assist in the implementation of operational goals and objectives for Enrollment Services
  • Be resourceful in problem solving: use intelligence, common sense, hard work, multiple resources and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges
  • Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work/ can be relied upon to achieve excellent results.
  • Be self-starting, autonomous yet collaborative, detail-oriented, and dependable
  • Have a pleasant, collaborative personality: warm helpful and welcoming
  • Attend appropriate departmental meetings, serve on committees and participate in projects as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school graduation or equivalent AND two years full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience

    Additional Qualifications:
  • Must be detail-oriented to manage and update constantly changing information while also organizing work, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments, working independently, and following through with minimal direction
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive to evolving changes in work flow and process management, as the use of technology or other opportunities result in new processes or task organization
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks while responding to student and staff needs
  • Ability to work well and collaboratively with others within a multi-cultural environment
  • Ability to perform well during periods of high volume activity/stress
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Proficient and accurate keyboarding skills; 10 Key by touch
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience with, and appreciation for, working with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Familiarity with databases; proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Windows based applications, Access databases and other software

    Desired:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Prior experience with the University of Washington's Student Database (SDB)
  • Prior experience with CRM database
  • Prior experience with UW Tacoma's Student Information System (SIS)

    Application Process:
    The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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