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DePaul University

Job Identification: 1047
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Student Services

The Highlights:

Recruits, provides ongoing communication, evaluates and participates in the selection of candidates for admission. Maintains liaisons with all organizations and individuals involved in the admission process. Advises applicants about graduate programs and student services.

What You'll Do:

• Provides administrative services to prospective CDM students including, but not limited to:
  â¢Provides ongoing communication to prospective students from inquiry through first quarter enrollment.
  ⢠Review application files
  ⢠Meet with prospective students to provide guidance in program selection and clarification of application process and admission requirements
  ⢠Render admission decisions according to posted admission criteria. When students do not meet posted requirements, secure supplemental materials and makes recommendation for or against admission to the designated faculty person or committee.
  ⢠Advocate on behalf of students who request exceptions to admission criteria
  ⢠Manage admission process for faculty committees in programs which require committee level review
  ⢠Review transcripts
  ⢠Compute application GPA calculations
  ⢠Referral to university resources
  ⢠University policy interpretation
• Recruits and assists with new and existing programs and services in the Graduate Admission Office including but not limited to:
  ⢠Represent DePaul and CDM at off campus recruitment events
  ⢠Information sessions - on campus and online
  ⢠Lunch & Learn sessions - on campus and online
  ⢠Online chats & Orientation sessions
  ⢠New Graduate Student Registration and Reception
• Participates in special events as sponsored by the College, the Office of Admissions, and other university offices:
  ⢠Commencement Ceremony
  ⢠Admitted Student Day
  ⢠Open Houses
• Participates in professional development activities, technology training, and serves on college and university committees.
  

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One to three years experience working in higher education student services required.
• Prior admission related experience preferred.
• People Soft and Slate systems experience preferred.
• Ability to transport computer and promotional materials to off campus events.
• Recognize and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Superior interpersonal written communication skills and group presentation skills
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and be detail oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and teamwork
• Must participate in the overall team effort of service towards efficient operation of the department
• Occasional evening and weekend work required
• Occasional out of town travel required

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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