Working title:

Freshmen Admission Operations Manager

Official title:

STUDENT SV PR MGR I(P75NS)

Degree and area of specialization:

A bachelor's degree is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum of four years of progressively professional experience in admissions or a closely related higher education field. Knowledge and experience with Peoplesoft Student Administration software with an admissions focus. Knowledge and experience with WebNow/ImageNow software/technology. Supervisory and leadership experience. Strong oral and written communications skills. Knowledge and experience with college credit evaulation as related to new freshmen, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and youth options credit programs.

Principal duties:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions-Operations, the Freshman Admissions Operation Manager will coordinate and direct the daily operations pertaining to the receipt, review and notification of domestic, freshman applications for admission and ancillary tasks such as college credit evaluation, test scores submission, etc., as related to freshman admission and enrollment.

Under the direction of the Associate Director-Operations:
Directly supervise and manage 6 LTEs and two freshman admissions advisors and coordinate the efforts of 14 additional staff in reviewing and making decisions on domestic, freshman applications for admission;

Coordinate efforts with the Office Operations manager in the handling and processing of freshman applications, mail, imaging and workflow development via WebNow/Image Now technology and Peoplesoft technology;

Establish procedures and processes to effectively handle the review of applications;

Gather data and evaluate processes within the Office of Admissions; direct follow-up efforts to ensure complete, fair and thorough review of domestic freshman applications;

Work with the Assistant Director of Technology to continually review, establish, and implement procedures in the use of WebNow/ImageNow and Peoplesoft;

Coordinate and implement training for 16/+ staff involved with freshman admission review;

Serve as office expert and direct the efforts of freshman admissions staff in the awarding of advanced standing credit via youth options, AP, IB and CLEP programs;

Serve as a member of our professional team of admissions counselors. Review applications from an assigned territory of high schools. Advise and counsel prospective freshman, parents and others regarding opportunities at UW-Madison and procedures related to application and enrollment. Serve as an office expert, mentor and leader in this regard.

Conduct public relations and recruitment activities including but not limited to college fairs, high school visits, receptions and our daily visit program. Present at information sessions and serve as counselor on duty.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 31, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58407 to