Special Projects Manager Admissions

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T
he Department of
Admissions
invites applications for a
Special Projects Manager
. Working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions for Evaluations, the individual assigned to this position will be responsible for organizing, leading and implementing specifically identified projects aimed at enhancing areas of improvement for the enterprise of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (UM).
Responsibilities associated with this position include management and oversight of complex projects specifically developed in support of the overarching goals and objectives of the Evaluations Office and Admissions Department (including human and financial resources dedicated as a part of said projects); and effectively executing initiatives expressly aimed at increasing new student enrollment. This will require strategic planning, as well as the ability to develop both short- and long-term goals aimed at achieving measurable project outcomes. The employee assigned to this role will work closely with the enrollment and marketing leads to provide direct support of strategic initiatives. The individual in this position will also collaborate with key stakeholders all stages of the analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation process.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its essential values of innovation and creativity, impact, openness, and partnership [1]
The person assigned to this position may act as a supervisor for the student workers or volunteers assigned to the department; however, the employee in this role is not responsible for the direct management or supervision of classified staff members or contract professional employees.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary for this position is $40,000-45,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.
Required Skills and Experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Exceptional time management skills
Highly developed customer service skills
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in either a group setting or as an individual
Ability to utilize all commonly used office equipment
Exceptional communication skills (including both oral and written communications)
Ability to influence key UM stakeholders and generate buy in for new approaches and processes
Ability to advise on enrollment and credit evaluation policy
Ability to represent Admissions Department and Evaluations as a member of intra-campus work groups
Ability to participate in regional and national professional association conversations about evaluations and credit transfer
Knowledge of student advising practices and processes
Ability to develop and lead training
Skill in developing project documentation
Ability to manage implementation and operation of transfer-related projects involving multiple UM teams
Post-Training Position Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of curricular and co-curricular student experience at UM
Strong gasp of enrollment data specific to UM
Proficient in Slate CRM
Ability to build and run reports in Banner
Knowledge of Transfer Evaluation System (TES) at the administrator level
Expert knowledge of the UM Catalog, program descriptions, and general education requirements
Preferred Qualifications
The individual assigned to this position should possess, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field, as well as at least two (2) years directly related professional work experience or any combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully discharge the essential duties assigned to this role.
About
UM
and the Department of Admissions
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a unit of the Montana University System with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 500 full-time faculty members. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “ top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000
” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9
th
in Outside Magazine’s “ The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America
” in 2014. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life
. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The missions of the Admissions
Office is to attract, support and enhance student enrollment at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. by providing quality information, services and complete financial options to make the college enrollment process efficient, accessible and student centered.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana
University Highlights
City of Missoula
Destination Missoula
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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
State of Montana
Visit Montana
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
E mployment Eligibility.
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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