Admissions Technology Administrator

Vassar College

Admissions Technology Administrator

Department: Admissions Office
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 08/25/2021
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS126P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.  Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Vassar College is seeking an Admissions Technology Administrator to provide critical support and backup to the Manager of Admission Systems and Operations for the ongoing development of the Technolutions Slate platform and other technology needs for Vassar's Office of Admission. The ideal candidate will utilize the CRM to support and advance our communications, application processing, inquiry management, travel and event planning, and enrollment needs. This is an on-campus position.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Slate system development and maintenance, reviewing and updating through data imports and exports, researching and reconciling data discrepancies, and utilizing Slate to effectively deliver timely communications to prospects, applicants, and alumni;
• Responding to student email inquiries and troubleshooting application and portal login issues;
• Identifying data needs used in queries, planning, analysis and marketing;
• Production of paper versions of mailings and admissions letters;
• Functioning as tech liaison for website maintenance, social media, and other technical areas in the office;
• Providing direct services and support to admission staff related to admissions database systems;
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Admission Systems Operations, Director, and Dean.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Experience working in higher education and college admissions preferred;
• Prior experience with Technolutions Slate is preferred, along with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office;
• Basic understanding of several computer languages, such as XML, HTML, and SQL, will be beneficial;
• Must be technology- and detail-oriented, possessing the ability to think creatively and use system analysis;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of the office team;
• Experience with staff training a plus.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2142.



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