Job description
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Job Number:523969
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Classification:Student Services Professional 2 (E)
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Grade:Grade 78
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Work type:On Campus, Staff Full-time
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
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School/Business unit:UAA VC Student Affairs
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Location:Anchorage
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Categories: Student Affairs/Services
Position Summary:
UAA Admissions is seeking two highly motivated, organized individuals to serve as Admissions Counselors. Ideal candidates will have an affinity for UAA and for higher education. Join a dynamic team of Admissions Professionals to recruit the next class of Seawolves.Duties:
- Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Prior experience with public speaking as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with reporting, data entry.
- Ability to travel in and out of state, and to remote Alaska locations.
- Ability to work with populations from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Applicant must possess an unrestricted Alaska driver's license or be able to obtain an unrestricted Alaska driver's license within 60 days of accepting the job.
Knowledge of academic programs and support services at UAA.
Familiarity with college search or admissions processes.
Professional experience with admissions, related to higher education.
Proven experience exercising initiative, decision making and self-discipline.
Ability to work with diverse student populations, including low-income, first generation, geographic regions, ethnic groups, high school, transfer and non-traditional students.
Experience working in a data-oriented and results driven admission office.
Familiarity with SalesForce CRM or similar CRM software.
Experience with public speaking.
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie Brown, Student Affairs HR Coordinator, at sabrown2@alaska.edu.
Advertised: 22 Feb 2023 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:
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