Admissions and Records Officer
Admissions and Records Officer - Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
Job Summary
Administer the admissions process for all graduate programs in the Department of Computer Science.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Receive, review and process applications to the CS graduate programs, including reviewing of credentials. Follow up with applicants on missing items and receipt of required documentation and respond to applicant inquiries for information. Respond to inquiries from prospective students via email and other virtual communication methods such as periodic office hours. Communicate with the Graduate College to address applicant needs and process admissions.
- Serve as staff liaison for the CS Graduate Admissions Committee. Organize, schedule and attend meetings pertaining to graduate admissions and initiatives. Maintain the departmental application databases with application status. Advise the admissions committee and other CS faculty to maintain accurate admissions policies that are consistent with University admissions requirements.
- Plan and organize recruiting events such as CS Visit Days and both internal and external informational events for prospective students, in collaboration with other graduate advising staff and faculty.
- Data management, analyses, and reporting. Curate the admissions data for the graduate programs. Conduct periodic surveys of applicants, admitted students, and other stakeholders. Prepare reports on the graduate program, applications, and admissions for the Department, Grainger College of Engineering, and Graduate College.
- Support maintenance of the graduate program’s admissions pages on the website and assist with various publications providing admissions information for prospective students. Develop tools for scaling the admissions review process. Provide input for development of new admission procedures, policies, and practices when requested by senior management.
- Prepare various correspondence for newly admitted graduate students and follow up through matriculation. Assist with submission of fellowship paperwork to the Graduate College.
- Assume additional graduate programs duties as needed to further the mission of the department. May require occasional evening and weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
- Work experience in administrative support, admissions and enrollment, customer service, public relations, records management, or closely related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with technical tools for managing data and preparing reports.
- Experience reviewing international student transcripts for engineering or related degrees.
- Experience with event planning.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage diverse activities.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2756 - Admissions and Records Officer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search closes. Salary is commensurate with experience, starting at $40,000 annually.
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Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 24, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the names/contact information for three professional references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact decorray@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Requisition ID: 1014916
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu