Notice Date
September 26, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
S07; Non-exempt; $27,654 - $30,654 per year, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT; Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
General Description
Manage information in both database and physical record form and assist
others in the recruitment, admission, and progression of students.
Reports to the Dean of Nursing.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Communications:
- Answer inquiries and provide information to public and applicants to the School’s programs.
- Provide Recruitment, Admission, and Advising Director and Dean with inquiry and applicant databases as requested.
- Interact with faculty, staff, administration, and public in a professional manner that positively represents the University and its School of Nursing.
- Address problems, needs and potential issues in a timely manner with the Office Manager, Recruitment, Admission, and Advising Director and Dean.
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of students, applicants, and others.
- Provide general office support as directed by the office manager.
Database Management:
- Monitor/maintain inquiries, applications, applicant database, student databases, and alumni database to be comprehensive, current, and correct.
- Execute follow-ups to databases when needed and share information with others as directed.
- Assist in assuring records are filed in a timely manner and correctly, as well as protected from inappropriate exposure, loss or destruction.
Application, Record and Database Review:
- Assist Recruitment, Admission, and Advising Director with review of transcripts/applications.
- Serve on the Recruitment, Admissions, and Progression Committee in the event that the Recruitment, Admission, and Advising Director is unavailable.
- Provide academic and demographic profiles of applicants, students and graduates for reports and surveys.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision with close attention to detail.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely, effective manner and meet deadlines.
- Cooperative, supportive attitude towards work and people.
- Proficiency in keyboarding. Strong proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Knowledge of computer applications to include, but not limited to, MS Office, including: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint programs.
Required Qualifications
- Two years job-related work experience. Related education may substitute for some experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
