The position will involve working collaboratively with many people, including the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, the Director of Institutional Research, computing and information technology staff, the Director of Financial Aid, data entry staff, other admissions/financial aid staff members, and other constituents.
Although the position will primarily focus on research, some general admission officer duties (interviewing students, reading applications, making public presentations, travel) may be required during peak periods in the office.
Experience in admissions and financial aid is highly desirable. The position requires a bachelors degree (masters preferred) and experience in most, if not all, of the following: statistics, data collection and analysis, computer programming, systems design or implementation, training, and research. Knowledge of the Enrollment Planning Service (EPS), the Admitted Student Questionnaire (ASQ),CARS, SAT/ACT reports, PowerFAIDS, Impromptu, PowerPlay, and SQL is desirable.
Necessary qualities include the ability to work creatively and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team. Attentiveness to detail is as important as the ability to think strategically on a broad scale. Strong analytic abilities and interpersonal communication skills are imperative, as is the willingness to work long hours when necessary. Experience with a small, selective, residential, liberal arts college is desirable, though not required.
This position will report to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to those received by July 7. Starting date is negotiable, but preferably no later than August 20.
Macalester is a selective private liberal arts college of more than 1,700 students, conveniently located between the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, often listed among the most "livable" metropolitan areas in the country. The College prides itself on high academic standards and commitment to multiculturalism, internationalism, and service. Students come from all 50 states, many territories, and 85 other countries. Macalester has one of the largest endowments among U.S. liberal arts colleges.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to:
Responsibilities include:
Prepare statistical and analytical reports; collect and format data for
reporting; develop, maintain and manipulate computerized databases. Develop
forecast and trend information for reports. Establish and maintain
appropriate computer files for efficient data retrieval. Conduct studies to
assist strategic planning, budgeting, and decision making. Provide daily
support of management of office processes by developing and producing ad
hoc queries. Create specific reports used for Common Data Set (CDS) and the
Federal Quality Assurance Program (QAP).
Qualifications/attributes:
Familiarity with research methodologies and statistics; SAS, Excel, or
other data analysis software required. Bachelor's Degree required;
Master's degree preferred. Experience with financial aid data and/or
working in a financial aid office is preferable. Working knowlege of
financial aid office current software package -Sigma System's Student Aid
Management (SAM ) is a plus. Ability to think "out of the box";
multi-tasking of competing priroties and deadlines in a dynamic
environment. Ability to contribute to positive work environment. Affinity
for continuous quality improvement philosophy. Ability to adapt to dynamic
enviroment and be a self-starter. Minimum salary $30,000.
About the University and surrounding area:
Interested persons should submit resume and list of three references by
7/19/99 to:
Christina Knickerbocker
Dennis J. Chavez
One of four University Centers within the State University of New York,
Binghamton enrolls approximately 12,000 students in programs leading to
bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. The university is prominent in
many national survey rankings for its affordable quality of education.
Binghamton's faculty, students and staff -representing a wide range of
cultures, backgrounds, and ideas-contribute to an open, dynamic, and
supportive campus environment. The Binghamton campus-spread over 606 acres
on a wooded hillside above the Susquehanna River-features physical
facilities that are modern, attractive, accessible, and exceptionally well
maintianed. A special campus feature is the Nature Preserve, a 117 acre
forest and wetland area with a six acre pond that adjoins the campus.
Binghamton, located near the base of the Finger Lakes, is 50 miles from
Ithaca, 72 miles from Syracuse, and about 200 miles from New York City and
Philadelphia. For more information about the University and the area visit
our website at www.binghamton.edu
Chairperson, Screening Committee
Binghamton University
Office of Student Financial Aid & Employment
PO Box 6011
Binghamton, NY 13902-6011
Assoc. Dir. of Financial Aid and Student Employment
Binghamton University
PO Box 6011
Binghamton, NY 13902-6011
Phone: (607) 777- 6898
Fax: (607) 777- 6897
http://bingfa.binghamton.edu