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Dear AAM Subscribers,
Hello! There are 3 New job openings in UW Admissions!!! Please share this information quickly. The deadline for applying is June 04, 2007.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JUNE 04, 2007
HOW TO APPLY:
These full-time academic staff positions (PVL #56164) are available immediately, but the anticipated begin date is July 9, 2007. Salary level is dependent on qualifications, starting at $29,984. Application should include a resume, letter of interest in the position, and names and contact information for three references. The deadline for applications is June 4, 2007.
Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #56164 to
Tana HousePhone: 608-262-8827
Office of Admissions TTY: 608-263-2473
University of Wisconsin-MadisonFax: 608-262-1429
Armory & Gymnasium, 716 Langdon StreetEmail: [log in to unmask]
Madison WI 53706-1481
Please see the vacancy listing below. Good luck! --Emilie
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 56164
Working title: Transfer Admission Counselor
Official title: ADVISOR(R12DN) or ASSOC ADVISOR(R12FN)
Degree and area of specialization: Bachelor's degree required. Degree from a major, public research university preferred.
License/certification: Valid driver's license required.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Experience in university student academic affairs required.
Admissions experience strongly preferred; experience in recruitment, transfer admissions, and transfer course evaluation highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment in student academic affairs required.
Knowledge of UW-Madison academic programs and student services preferred.
Attention to detail, precision, and strong organizational skills required.
Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Strong interpersonal skills required.
Strong facility with the use of computers in the contemporary work environment (e.g., e-mail, Internet, calendaring, office applications, and end-user computing interfaces) required.
Principal duties:
Evaluate transfer admission applications within the context of undergraduate admission standards, enrollment management policies, specific school/college degree requirements, and academic program selection standards. Exercise judgment in holistic review of application. Assure that complete and accurate notation of these decisions is made on the applicant record.
Communicate and explain admission policies and decisions to applicants, parents, transfer school officials, and to UW-Madison faculty and staff.
Counsel ineligible students on educational alternatives and explain negative admission decisions.
Develop and maintain an up-to-date understanding of UW-Madison academic programs, curriculum, and degree requirements.
Research academic programs and curriculum at transfer institutions and study abroad programs, compare transfer courses with UW-Madison curriculum, and establish transfer course equivalencies.
Serve as transfer admissions and transfer credit liaison to UW-Madison faculty, academic advisors, and student service personnel.
Advise current UW-Madison students intending to take courses at another U.S. university, an international institution, or a study abroad program for transfer credit.
Advise new students on transfer credit evaluation issues at SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) Program.
As member of the transfer team, continually analyze, correct, update, and create new transfer equivalencies within the database of more than 250,000 transfer course equivalencies.
Participate in the analysis of UW System transfer policy and practices, their impact on UW-Madison policies and practices, and ways to implement any necessary changes.
Work collaboratively on projects designed to improve transfer credit service to UW-Madison students, applicants, and prospective students.
Advise and counsel prospective transfer students, parents, and staff at sending institutions about opportunities at UW-Madison, drawing on in-depth knowledge of university academic programs, research opportunities, student services, housing, financial aid, scholarships, student organizations, and the like.
Represent the university in outreach/recruitment activities and college fairs for transfer students (and occasionally for freshmen).
Train, manage, and supervise student employees and their day-to-day activities.
Additional Information:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for three Transfer Admission Counselor positions in the Office of Admissions. The transfer counselors will join a team of eleven permanent undergraduate admission counselors who handle transfer recruitment, admission of transfer, international, and reentry students, and all transfer credit evaluation. The transfer, international, and reentry admission counselors review approximately 9,000 transfer, international, and reentry applications annually and evaluate more than 50,000 transfer equivalencies each year for new and continuing students. In addition to the specialization in transfer issues, the transfer admission counselor must also be well-versed in freshman admission issues.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, ranked first for research spending and seventh overall among public universities, is considered one of the world's best research and educational institutions. It is one of the largest universities in the U.S. with more than 40,000 students representing every county in Wisconsin, every state in the nation, and more than 100 countries. The Office of Admissions recruits nationally, handles hundreds of inquiries each day, and reviews approximately 30,000 applications for admission each year.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): ENRMGT/OFF OF ADMISSNS
Full time salary rate: Minimum $29,948 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: JULY 09, 2007
Number of positions: 3
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JUNE 04, 2007
HOW TO APPLY:
These full-time academic staff positions (PVL #56164) are available immediately, but the anticipated begin date is July 9, 2007. Salary level is dependent on qualifications, starting at $29,984. Application should include a resume, letter of interest in the position, and names and contact information for three references. The deadline for applications is June 4, 2007.
Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #56164 to
Tana House Phone: 608-262-8827
Office of Admissions TTY: 608-263-2473
University of Wisconsin-Madison Fax: 608-262-1429
Armory & Gymnasium, 716 Langdon Street Email: [log in to unmask]
Madison WI 53706-1481
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
For more academic job opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison please click on PVL HOME
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For more information on the University of Wisconsin-Madison see our home page at http://www.wisc.edu/
For UW Madison Campus Safety Information see http://www.wisc.edu/students/faculty/safety.htm
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