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Position Number: 1055473
Location: Beaumont, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director of Admissions Operations 496082

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 496082

Department: Enrollment Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Admissions Operations provides leadership and supervision to planning, development, coordination, and implementation of the admissions services of Lamar University. Primary functions include design and management of the admissions information systems (Banner) that accurately and efficiently implement the undergraduate and graduate admissions policies of the university. The assistant director assists with implementation of all policies and procedures pertaining to the university's admissions services for all undergraduate as well as graduate students, including those entering through Academic Partnership. The assistant director provides leadership and oversight to personnel and day-to-day operations in admissions, including print and electronic communications, report preparation, hiring and training of staff, and budget management. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions Operations.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Provides direct and indirect supervision to a staff of 15-20 full-time employees

Develop, implement and administer ApplyTexas electronic applications

Oversee and maintain standards and procedures for admissions processing

Serve as functional lead for the student admissions area of the student information system and its component systems (Banner, Xtender, Axiom)

Design electronic communication flows for admissions notification

Oversee the imaging (Xtender) function within the admissions office

Prepare written communications for distribution through electronic and paper

Provide resolution to complex admissions situations

Serve as the Lamar University Residency Official

Interpret and apply laws and regulations from the Texas Higher Education Code, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board , Lamar University policies, and other state or federal laws pertaining to admissions

Monitor collection of admissions data

Supervise and manage the support staff of the department

Prepare and distribute reports as mandated by federal, state and university requirements

Protect the confidentiality of all student records

Represent the university through participation in local, state, and regional professional admissions activities

Work with other university services offices (such as Financial Aid, new student orientation, developmental studies, the International Student Services Office and other academic units) to insure smooth student transition from applicant to enrolled student

Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years of progressively increasing responsibility in a University Admissions environment. Knowledge of Banner, Xtender, and Axiom preferred. Must have a broad understanding of systems, policies, and regulations relating to university admissions. Must have the demonstrated ability to organize communication flows. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred, but experience may substitute.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to interact with diverse populations
Ability and willingness to provide student oriented service
Willingness and ability to perform other related duties as required

Strict adherence to established NCAA, Southland Conference, Lamar University and Texas State University System rules and regulations. A violation of these rules and regulations can lead to disciplinary action including termination.

Preferred Qualifications:
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: Commensurate

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 07/19/2017

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.