Transfer Operations Specialist Job at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28607

Posting Details

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Position Summary Information

Classification Title
Administrative Support Associate-OSP

Working Title
Transfer Operations Specialist

Location
Boone, NC

Job Category
6

Position Number
063121

Department
Transfer Admissions & Engagement - 240400

Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Essential Job Functions
The Transfer Operations Specialist will assist Transfer Admissions & Engagement, and the Operations team by supporting prospects, applicants, and staff members as students navigate various steps of the admissions funnel (typically up to the point of matriculation).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Support recruiting & admission processes.
  • Written and verbal communications in response to inquiries related to program and application information (e.g., responding to and/or forwarding incoming email, text, and phone messages to the appropriate TAE staff member).
  • Use of CRM (Slate) to record interactions with prospective students and applicants; and work efficiently in a variety of software programs to include Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, and student information systems (e.g., Banner).
  • Utilize reports and spreadsheets to prioritize and complete work.
  • Other duties related to the admission, orientation, and retention of transfer students.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Foresight and the ability to multitask are all critical in this role, as it touches the many phases of the recruitment and admissions process.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in customer service.

Type of Position
Permanent Full-Time

Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type
1.0

Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional evening and/or weekend work

Number of Hours Per Week
40

Number of Months Per Year
12

Mandatory Staff
No

Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. Including the ability to lift and move up to 10-30 pounds.

All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Overall Competency Level
Journey

Salary Grade Equivalency
GN04

Salary Range

Anticipated Hiring Range
$31,200 - $34,368

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Communication-Verbal: Responds to questions/issues that deviate from standard operating procedures by determining and consulting appropriate resources such as policies, manuals or other staff. Responds to requests for program and procedural information. Contacts service recipients, vendors, or clients to provide or obtain information. Schedules and coordinates appointments, meetings, and events.

Communication-Written: Composes written communication with guidance using standard formats. Composes correspondence involving program or operational procedures independently from general instructions or brief summaries.

Information/Records Administration: Records, compiles, and summarizes data using established format. Compiles and organizes information from different sources to develop reports and data.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date
02/16/2023

Closing Date
03/12/2023

Competency Level Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of three professional references with contact information




Those applicants selected for interview may be asked to complete a work sample directly related to the essential duties in this position to evaluate skills needed for the position.

Search Chair Name
Sara Speed

Search Chair Email
speedse@appstate.edu

Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Clery Act:

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/38663

Posting Number
201502164P



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