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Seasonal Graduate Admissions Assistant

Employer
University of Denver
Location
Denver, Colorado, USA
Salary
Negotiable

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) strives to provide exceptional leadership and service in advocating for excellence and integrity in all graduate programs at the University of Denver (DU). Dedicated to quality, innovation, engagement, integrity, and inclusion, the OGE maintains the highest standards in enrollment management and student services, focused on providing an excellent experience from inquiry to alumni association.

Position Summary

This is a temporary non-benefitted position in the Office of Graduate Education. Must be available to work Monday through Friday from November 2022 through March 2023, except for University holidays and closures. This position will work closely with the admissions team to help review and prepare admission files for graduate programs during the peak admissions season. The successful candidate must have strong attention to detail, work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and have excellent customer service skills.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

While upholding and following University policies and procedures, the following duties are required for this position:

  • Review and examine prospective students graduate applications and academic records utilizing established standards and guidelines to ensure applicants meet minimum University standards.
  • Prepare admission files for academic units by organizing application materials, reviewing for completion, completing necessary data entry and notifying applicants of any missing items.
  • Process admissions files in a timely and accurate manner based on priorities set by admissions team.
  • Respond to a high volume of e-mail inquiries regarding graduate admission applications.
  • Review and prepare applicant files for final OGE decision approval and release.
  • Perform other projects, as assigned, to support the admissions team and OGE.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Can quickly learn and use new software systems including the Universitys admissions CRM system, Slate
  • Exercises discretion and good judgment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • A minimum of one year of administrative or clerical experience

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • University admissions experience
  • Experience using admissions CRM systems such as Slate
  • Strong computer proficiency skills

    • Work Schedule

    Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 37.5 hours/week, seasonal November 2022 - March 2023.

    Application Deadline

    For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 11:59 p.m. (MST) October 15, 2022.

    Special Instructions

    Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu and attach both a resume and a cover letter to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Please contact Ellen Ahn at with questions regarding this position.

    Hourly Range:

    The hourly pay for the position is $19.00 -$20.00.

    The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

    Benefits:

    The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

    Please include the following documents with your application:

    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter

    The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

    All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

    Organization

    Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.

    The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.

    The University offers:

    Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.

    Collaborative, Experiential Learning

    Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.

    In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.

    The University of Denver Culture

    Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community.  The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.

    At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore

    For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.

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    Telephone
    3038717770
    Location
    2199 S. University Blvd.
     Denver
    Colorado
    80210
    US
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