Notice Date
September 18, 2007
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A19; Exempt; $2,583 - $2,750 per month, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT; Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm; may include some weekend and evening hours
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Coordinate new transfer student registration and collaborate with department and program chairs in the initial registration process.
- Register new transfer students, as appropriate.
- Ensure a smooth transition of new transfer students to an academic advisor in a department or school or serve as the continuing academic advisor, as appropriate.
- Work closely with department and program chairs to ensure initial correct placement in courses in the major for new transfer students.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Transfer Recruitment in the Office of Admission and professional advisors throughout the campus.
- Provide leadership on transfer student needs to promote academic success and retention.
- Administer Transfer Survey and respond, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Student Involvement and Leadership on new transfer student orientation.
- Advise other students as needed.
- Teach two or more sections of PSYC 113 each year.
- Work collaboratively on shared Ramstad Commons projects ad initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
- Good understanding of a liberal arts education.
- General understanding of student development theory and practice.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree.
- Two-years
job-related experience in a higher education setting.
- Proficiency
in word processing, spreadsheet, database applications and website
software.
- Finalist
candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s
degree.
- Experience
in advising or other student service areas.
- Experience
working with transfer students.
- Experience
with Banner educational software.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253) 535-7185
http://www.plu.edu/employment
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.
