Program Administrator - Head of Plan II Admissions

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Plan II Honors Program seeks a Program Administrator – Head of Plan II Admissions to lead recruitment and admissions activities, oversee databases and scholarship processes, and coordinate information sessions and events. This role requires strategic oversight of admissions workflows and a collaborative approach with UT Admissions and OSFS.

Responsibilities include managing ~2500 freshman applications, training admissions readers, coordinating sessions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years working for a college or university in admissions, recruitment, scholarship management, or related areas.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with high level visitors, exercising discretion.
• Excellent problem solving and constituent relations skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Database and File Management: Manage approximately 2500 freshman applications annually including electronic download, admissions mailing, filing, processing, communication and transition to Plan II advisors for orientation.
• Maintain, organize, administer and update all Plan II databases. Manage annual clean-up of student and admissions databases and transfer of admissions databases.
• Manage Admissions: Prepare admissions print materials/brochures. Present admissions info sessions. Coordinate admission yield receptions and other events. Participate on panels for multiple UT Admissions events and colloquia. Manage application evaluations - train and supervise admissions readers/evaluators. Coordinate Honors Admissions Group - communication and planning between honors programs and UT Admissions.
• Coordinate/Support with Student Program Coordinator on First Year Programming (Convocation, TC 125K, Out of State student events, First Generation Student outreach, and Peer mentor logistical support, as needed).
• Oversight of Scholarship Management, Assignment and Records: Coordinate Plan II freshman, continuing, UEPS, and NRTE scholarship nominations and applications. Manage on-line Continuing Scholarship applications. Update scholarship web information and handle applications, emails and calls. Coordinate Plan II scholarship allocations with OSFS, Vice-Provost and Texas Exes representatives, as well as Plan II staff. Serve as backup for DEFINE and FRMS approval.
• Recruiting: Coordinate campus visits for prospective students, approximately 350 prospective student visitors and parents each year. Conduct school visits and attend college fairs, as well as UT recruitment programs. Communicate with applicants/parents, with high school guidance/college counselors, with other college admissions counselors and honors program staff and faculty and other education professionals.
• Supervision: Hire, train and supervise a team of admissions readers, Student Admissions Fellows, and multiple student volunteers. Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

UT Austin systems

Job description

Program Administrator - Head of Plan II Admissions

Job Posting Details

• Job Posting Title: Program Administrator - Head of Plan II Admissions
• Hiring Department: Plan II Honors Program
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

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Purpose

The Program Administrator - Head of Plan II Admissions is responsible for recruitment and admissions for the Plan II Honors program, including information session coordination, admissions software and database management, scholarship management, and communication with prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Database and File Management: Manage approximately 2500 freshman applications annually including electronic download, admissions mailing, filing, processing, communication and transition to Plan II advisors for orientation. Assist advising team in orientation planning and preparation.
• Maintain, organize, administer and update all Plan II databases. Manage annual clean-up of student and admissions databases and transfer of admissions databases.
• Manage Admissions: Prepare admissions print materials/brochures. Present admissions info sessions. Coordinate admission yield receptions and other events. Participate on panels for multiple UT Admissions events and colloquia. Manage application evaluations - train and supervise admissions readers/evaluators. Coordinate Honors Admissions Group - communication and planning between honors programs and UT Admissions.
• Coordinate/Support with Student Program Coordinator on First Year Programming (Convocation, TC 125K, Out of State student events, First Generation Student outreach, and Peer mentor logistical support, as needed).
• Oversight of Scholarship Management, Assignment and Records: Coordinate Plan II freshman, continuing, UEPS, and NRTE scholarship nominations and applications. Manage on-line Continuing Scholarship applications. Update scholarship web information and handle applications, emails and calls. Coordinate Plan II scholarship allocations with OSFS, Vice-Provost and Texas Exes representatives, as well as Plan II staff. Serve as backup for DEFINE and FRMS approval.
• Recruiting: Coordinate campus visits for prospective students, approximately 350 prospective student visitors and parents each year. Conduct school visits and attend college fairs, as well as UT recruitment programs. Communicate with applicants/parents, with high school guidance/college counselors, with other college admissions counselors and honors program staff and faculty and other education professionals.
• Supervision: Hire, train and supervise a team of admissions readers, Student Admissions Fellows, and multiple student volunteers. Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years working for a college or university in admissions, recruitment, scholarship management, or related areas.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience interacting with high level visitors, exercising discretion
• Excellent problem solving and constituent relations skills
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• More than five years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or scholarship management.
• Experience working with an honors student population.
• Experience with Slate CRM and UT Austin systems

Salary Range

$83,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment Extended work hours may be required during peak periods.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

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Compliance

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