Job Information

University of Utah Graduate Area Supervisor in Salt Lake City, Utah

Details

Open Date 08/15/2023

Requisition Number PRN36068B

Job Title Supervisor, Student Services

Working Title Graduate Area Supervisor

Job Grade C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; some evenings/weekends

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00295 - Office of Admissions

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18.20

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Supervises workflow and processes by coordinating and overseeing work assignments for graduate admissions operations. Ensures relevant policies, procedures, and laws are followed. Participates in the interview process as well as

assesses, develops, and provides training for new and existing employees. Assists other areas as requested and learns relevant processes and skills. Handles escalated inquiries from students, departments and staff. Evaluates escalated graduate admissions applications. May assist in program management, department relations, etc. Staff are required to be in the office; this is not a remote position. After 90 days and with management approval, employees may have the opportunity to work up to two days a week remotely, although this is subject to change.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise processes and workflow, including prioritizing daily work activities, evaluating outcomes and recommending changes
  • Assist in training staff in requisite skills for daily workload management
  • Serve as a resource to identify, research and resolve problems and complaints
  • Evaluate graduate applications and relevant materials
  • Handle escalated cases and queries
  • Coordinate and oversee task scheduling
  • Build and update resources for the graduate area
  • Provide all aspects of graduate admissions support to staff and students and departments
  • Assist other areas as requested
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in a related field, with two of those years working as a supervisor, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge of related trade or department specific equipment, systems and procedures. Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Some areas of assignment may require additional experience, specific licensures or registrations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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