Job Description

Assistant Director Of Operations

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02265221

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)


Job Summary
As a member of the Department of Undergraduate Admissions, this individual is responsible for coordinating and managing the timely processing of admission applications and the daily operations related to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This individual is also responsible for planning, coordinating, executing and assessing specific initiatives that support and promote the university's enrollment goals such as: new and existing application and admit processing and services, admissions policy and process development and/or compliance, development and oversight of admission-related collaboration with UWM schools, colleges, and programs, maintenance and development of admissions systems and technology supports, service to internal and external constituents on enrollment and admission matters and information tor training workshops.

As a member of the Undergraduate Admissions Leadership Team, the individual will be responsible for developing and promoting new initiatives and programs as appropriate and relative to the strategic enrollment direction of the university. This individual is responsible for providing leadership for a team of 10 professional staff and directly supervises three (3) staff members (Application and Residency Review Manager, Application Operations Analyst, and Application Review Manager) and is expected to provide training, supervision, and evaluation for the team at large on an ongoing basis. The incumbent serves on the Departmental Leadership Team and other campus teams, representing the Department of Undergraduate Admissions as appropriate. The position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and Communications.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree. While the major field is not critical, majors in social work, student personnel, business, guidance, and counseling related fields would provide a strong background for this position
2. At least three (3) years of experience in student affairs working with a diverse student population and/or in Admissions
3. Experience supervising or advising staff (student or professional)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree in student affairs, higher education, college student personnel, or other related field
2. Experience with executing Admissions Operations tasks, workflows, and processes
3. Demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice/diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives
4. Experience or demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities
5. Experience leading collaborations and communications among multiple partners and stakeholders
6. Experience utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and data management systems in collaboration with content experts

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWMs Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/38541








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