Sr Assoc Dir for Admissions Operations

Company: University of Oregon
Location: Eugene
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Apply now Job no: 534694Work type: Officer of AdministrationLocation: Eugene, ORCategories: Development, Executive/Management/Director, Planning/Project ManagementApplication Review BeginsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with your application.Department SummaryThe Office of Admissions includes over 50 staff who are engaged in the work of recruitment and outreach to prospective undergraduates, and making admission decisions on all applicants for freshman, transfer, and post-baccalaureate undergraduate admission. Admissions is a unit of the Division of Student Services & Enrollment Management, and works closely with several other units of that division, as well as a variety of partners throughout the rest of campus, to reach ambitious and important enrollment goals.Within Admissions is a committed group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who are focused on both recruiting and selecting undergraduates for the University of Oregon. This care for students also extends to our outreach mission, making sure that students and their families feel empowered about the college preparation, search, and choice process, regardless of where they enroll.Position SummaryThe Senior Associate Director for Operations (SADO) works with the Assistant Vice President/Director of Admissions to lead the operational and processing needs of the organization, and contribute to recruitment and retention goals. The SADO is a vital leadership position on a collaborative management team that supports, directs, and guides the work of the office, makes budget and technology decisions, and determines and implements admissions policies and processes. This position directly or indirectly supervises a significant number of staff who process admission applications, analyze data and must be knowledgeable on detailed procedures, and will be responsible for setting priorities and goals and ensuring the team's success.The SADO must have a strong understanding of the bigger picture of which Admissions is a part. Through leadership, innovation, and collaboration with other parts of the institution, this position will ensure that the work of the office is shaped by, and has the potential to shape, the goals and mission of the university as a whole, while continuously working to assess processes and create efficiencies. The person in this position will serve as the office's senior Slate administrator and work with a variety of admissions technology vendors. They will work with the Strategic Communications team on Slate queries for email, text, and mail marketing and information messages, as well as regularly reporting on admissions data.Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant experience.
• Seven years of progressively responsible admissions experience, or in areas closely relevant to admissions.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Experience with utilization of enterprise data systems such as Banner/Ellucian, PeopleSoft or similar.
• Experience with Admissions-related CRM systems, such as Slate/Technolutions.Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree.
• Banner/Ellucian experience, including an understanding of data/organization, communication tools, workflow, and batch processes.
• Understanding of processing and evaluation needs specific to international admission.
• Assessing and managing a holistic review process.
• Work with consortium-style applications, such as the Common Application.
• Two years of recruitment/outreach work in an undergraduate setting.
• High proficiency in data management, and/or supervision of staff with data management expertise.FLSA Exempt: YesAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit .The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities, and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance.Advertised: October 24, 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
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