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Account/Position No.:                        22210, 110001, 25510, 400/110870   Level 12

Position Title:                                      Associate Director of Admissions

Department:                                        Admissions

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;

RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;

DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;

EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;

EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and

COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Director of Admissions for assisting with the development and implementation of the strategic direction for technology, processes and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of Admissions.  Duties include assisting in the implementation of the Banner Student Information System, data collection and reporting, electronic file receipt and transmission and management of web application and inquiry systems.  Serves on various committees and task forces and; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-         Assists with Banner implementation and maintenance.                                     

-         Collects, manages and reports data.

-        Trains and supervises staff pertaining to academic credentials.

-         Manages database applications.

-         Participates in strategic planning for technology.

-    Supervises support staff members, and indirectly supervises five admissions counselors.

Secondary Functions

-        Manages web application and inquiry systems.

-        Coordinates electronic file updates and uploads.

-        Manages conversion of SIS PLUS to Banner. 

-        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-        Knowledge of institutional organization, policies, and procedures generally used in the higher education admissions process.

-        Knowledge of data management systems.

-        Ability to coordinate, analyze, and synthesize data.

-        Ability to write effectively.

-        Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty to promote positive relations and encourage enrollment.

-        Ability to review academic criteria of individuals in terms of admission requirements, university programs, and educational and career objectives.

-        Ability to manage and extract data from computer student information systems.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Supervises support staff directly and administrative staff indirectly.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in computer science or management information systems; two or more years of relevant professional or business related experience required, preferably in higher education.

August 2007