Search #: 494881
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Administrative Services

JOB SUMMARY

This position will support the implementation and use of the undergraduate student Orientation reservation system (VisualZen Orientation), and other related systems for Storrs and the Regional Campuses, (Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury). Early morning, evening and weekend hours during Orientation periods are typical.

This position will report to the director of the Storrs Orientation Program and be housed in the Orientation Office on the Storrs campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the functional liaison between the Orientation programs at Storrs and the regional campuses and the VisualZen (VZ) Orientation Support team.
• Coordinates the implementation and usage of the VisualZen (VZ) Online Orientation Reservation System for all campuses for each Orientation cycle, spring/summer and winter.
• Responds to requests for assistance and troubleshoots issues that arise with the VZ Orientation systems at all campuses.
• Assists in the testing of the VZ orientation system for all campuses.
• Prepares and delivers training on the Orientation system to users across the campuses. May involve traveling to each campus.
• Maintains an understanding of the VZ Orientation systems, and the functions and processes of the Orientation programs across all the campuses.
• Serves as a resource in the design and testing of the VZ Orientation systems for improving processes.
• Provides institutional-level user troubleshooting and support.
• Coordinates the function of generating periodic orientation reservation data reports for each of the campuses
• Plans for and implements future VZ Orientation reservation system changes across all campuses.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Three years of related experience in business processes
• Knowledge of HTML
• Background in working with cross-functional team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience using VisualZen (VZ) Orientation database or similar program.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #494881 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on February 25, 2021.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: Jan 20 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 25 2021 Eastern Standard Time