Manager Of Admissions-Nursing-Student Affairs

Market Range: 12

Hiring Salary: Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Manager of Admissions manages the daily operations of admissions, collection of data regarding applicants, and software systems used in the admissions process in the Office of Student Affairs in the UTHSC College of Nursing (CON).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages the admissions process and collaborates with the Assistant Dean and Nursing Admissions Counselor throughout the process.
2. Engages with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Student Affairs team, College of Nursing, University Student Affairs/Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and the Registrar in the development of processes utilizing data and performance improvement principles for process improvement.
3. Maintains an active and current application database.
4. Analyze applications to determine competitiveness which includes GPA calculation, transcript review and final review.
5. Develops and distributes individualized letters to applicants following the conclusion of each admission/decision meeting providing the results of the admission/decision process and guidance related to missing admission elements, next steps, and deadlines.
6. Oversees and administers customer service surveys.
7. Establishes and updates customer relation management processes including daily monthly or annual processes.
8. Provides input into the budget for Student Affairs.
9. Maintains current, accurate, and secure student-oriented files.
10. Participates in committees and meetings as assigned.
11. Participates in student engagement, orientation, various campus activities, professional activities, and academic ceremonies.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a related field. (Master's Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience in recruitment, admissions, or higher education. Must have a valid Driver's License. (Experience in management and/or leadership, preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of College of Nursing Admission Requirements.
• Knowledge of Academia and Nursing.
• Ability to critically think and utilize performance improvement principles to improve processes.
• Attitude of positivity and a sense of humor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Computer skills, including proficiency working with computer systems, such as Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use data in decision-making.
• Math skills and detail orientation required.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require overnight travel.