Admissions Specialist (4508U), Haas School of Business - 42420 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all. Our distinctive culture is captured within our four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. These principles distinguish Berkeley Haas as a unique environment, conducive to teamwork, collaboration, and career growth.
For more information about the Haas School of Business visit: https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/
The Haas School of Business embraces flexible working arrangements for its employees. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 09/26/2022.
Responsibilities
Admissions and Application Processing
Conduct preliminary assessment of academic records and credentials; ensure applications meet standards for review. Communicate with applicants and UC Berkeley departments as necessary on questionable and problematic cases. Prepare application files for reader evaluation by organizing materials, reviewing for completion, documenting the results in the database, and notifying the applicant of any missing materials. Prioritize and coordinate the processing of files based on standards set by the Director of Operations and Admissions Committee. Manage incoming documents and transcripts from incomplete applications and process completed files as necessary. Provide data entry and database support, including entering decisions. Prepare admitted applicant files for Graduate Division review. Other projects as assigned.
Advising and Recruiting
Provide information about UC Berkeley and the Full-time MBA program one-on-one and to groups. Counsel prospective students on admissions requirements and criteria, university standards of scholarship preparation for MBA study, recruitment events, and visiting Haas. Participate in various online yield and recruitment activities such as webinars and chats. Advise admitted applicants on pre-enrollment matters (both academic and non-academic) and refer them to the appropriate resource, if necessary. Plan, coordinate, participate in, and/or provide administrative support to recruiting events and activities as necessary.
Admissions Project Support
Assist in coordinating admissions and recruitment development projects as needed. Planned projects for this year may include: Manage data transferring and uploading of applicant records between other programs and the Full-time Admissions office. Assisting the Director of Operations with application testing during end-of-year maintenance. Screening and evaluating application essays for originality using iThenticate. Assisting with online file management and distribution using Slate and local databases.
Professional Learning and Growth
Embraces the principle of being a "student always" by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor. Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at Haas. Engages in ongoing education to promote diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging by completing University sponsored certifications & training sessions (Ie: MEP Workshop, Implicit Bias Certification, LinkedIn Learning workshops, and other workshops & seminars offered by the University or Haas, as they are made available) or by engaging in external seminars & resources related to DEIB. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself.
Required Qualifications
Office administrative or related work experience. Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. Working knowledge of and/or can quickly learn MBA admissions requirements for campus/school/college. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, and Word), Internet and Web-based email, PC's, as well as familiarity with Slate or iThenticate or similar business-related programs. Outstanding attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations and other institutions. Working knowledge of and/or can quickly learn UC Berkeley, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective applicants and the public. Working knowledge of and/or can quickly learn academic programs, including curricula, admissions requirements, and financial aid programs at UC Berkeley. Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive & professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members. Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: (1) Question the status quo; (2) Confidence without attitude; (3) Students always; and (4) Beyond yourself. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience reviewing and evaluating international and domestic transcripts.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt position. Hourly pay is commensurate with experience up to $27.07.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html