Admissions Customer Service Manager

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Admissions Customer Service Manager

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Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at the University of Utah. We are looking for passionate team members to help us expand our recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our new student enrollment, and shape the entering class.

This position works in a team setting to assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of a variety of different activities including overseeing our Information Call Center and Welcome Center Front Desk, in-person events on- and off-campus, virtual events, and more. The Admissions Customer Service Manager will also oversee the management of the Call Center and Welcome Center student staff, who provide assistance to prospective and admitted students.

This is a campus-based position located in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons building, a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of campus. Salary will be dependent on experience.



Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of the Admission Call Center and Welcome Center Front Desk including but not limited to: day to day operations, employee work schedules, prioritizing daily work activities, managing assessment and evaluation for the center, and recommending changes.
Provides Human Resources support by hiring student employees, overseeing and implementing training procedures, supervising student staff, evaluating performance and initiating disciplinary action.
Design and maintain a system to maintain quality and consistency of work and monitor the status of activities and assignments
Acts as liaison between the Office of Admission staff and prospective students including but not limited to updating and maintaining student records, communicating admissions criteria, and removing holds. Serves as a resource to identify, research and resolve problems and complaints.
Represent the Office of Admission at meetings and events. Build and maintain professional working relationships with campus partners, vendors and other stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other units, as appropriate, to support student services, enrollment and retention at the University.
Researches and evaluates processes, policies and procedures by analyzing data, implements necessary changes, and conducts trainings and professional development sessions as needed.
Participate in trainings, meetings, committees and other duties as assigned to support the Office of Admission
Maintain budget expenses for Admissions Call Center and Welcome Center Front Desk activities and monitors purchases to ensure compliance of all University fiscal policies, oversees billing accuracy and coordinates timely processing of all invoices.
Assist in planning and coordination for both in-person and virtual recruitment and yield events for prospective students and their guests including but not limited to goal setting, vendor collaboration, travel and venue coordination, event registration, event marketing and communication, staffing, ensuring excellent customer service, training, determining safety protocols, event equipment and supplies, and event data analysis.
Assist in maintaining a system of detailed event management information (event plans and schedules, budgets, contacts, post event analyses, timelines, etc.) to maintain quality and consistency of work and monitor the status of events, projects, and assignments.
Provide, support, and serve as back up for other areas within the Campus Experience team as need arises.
Some evening and weekend work required. Moderate physical activity required.
Other duties as assigned.


This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.



Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.



Preferences
Possess a valid driver's license and could be available to travel to off campus events.
Experience using web-based platforms such as Slate by Technosolutions, PeopleSoft, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills; and data analysis skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information to multiple audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and perform with minimal supervision.
Strong skills in problem solving, multi-tasking, public relations, and customer service.
Detail orientated with demonstrated skills in effectively anticipating and organizing work priorities to meet and manage multiple pending deadlines and priorities.






Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41092B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule may include occasional nights and weekend.
Department: 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $45,000 - $47,000
Close Date: 4/29/2025
Open Until Filled:

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