Department: Admissions
Classification: Office Specialist 2
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $17.24 - $25.24 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

September 24, 2024; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a resume, cover letter and three professional references.

Department Summary

The Office of Admissions is responsible for attracting, recruiting, and enrolling a highly qualified, diverse student body. It has overall responsibility for representing the University to prospective students and their families at a variety of venues including campus events, high schools and colleges in Oregon and throughout the United States, and at selected international locations. Guided by a strong commitment to excellent customer service, the office supports students throughout the application and enrollment process. Each year the office researches and responds to close to 100,000 inquiries related to the admissions process as well as evaluating approximately 30,000 applications for admission. The work is completed within University admission standards, policies, as well as related state and federal laws and regulations. Admission is offered to approximately 18,000 students and results in the enrollment of nearly 5,500 new undergraduates each year.

Position Summary

The Admissions Specialist position provides specialized admissions office support by processing and evaluating freshman, transfer, and graduate applications for admission and to research application problems such as application fees, missing information, name changes, etc. This position must follow the UO admission requirements for all freshman, transfer, and graduate applicants. This position must also make sure the integrity of the student information system data is accurate for statistical reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents;
OR
• An Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology;
OR
• Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience.

College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and complete large volumes of work on deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with data management systems.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

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. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

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