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Advising & Program Enrollment Specialist:

UMass Global

in Irvine, CA

Type:
Full-Time

Posted: 04/18/2024

Category:
Academic Advising; +1 Admissions and Enrollment

Advising & Program Enrollment Specialist
The University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts.

Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), the university offers undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs designed to be relevant to more than 90 career paths.

UMass Global has ranked consistently among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

At the University of Massachusetts Global, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees.

With our affordable and flexible benefit packages we aim to provide peace of mind to allow employees to focus on important aspects of their lives.

Our benefits include:

Healthcare
Medical, dental, and vision plans - including health and flexible spending accounts - that cover you and your family.

Work-Life Balance
We encourage a healthy work-life balance, that's why we offer flexible schedules and remote work opportunities. In addition, we provide generous vacation and sick time and 13 paid holidays which includes a winter break.

Financial Protection

For life's unexpected surprises - we provide life and disability insurance, prepaid legal, identity theft, critical illness, accident, and travel assistance.

We also have programs to help you manage student debt offered through SAVI. Employees are also eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Tuition Remission

We support the educational goals of you and your family by providing tuition discounts at UMass Global and Chapman University.

Wellbeing

24/7 counseling support, through our Employee Assistance Program, and free premium subscription to Calm for you and your dependents In addition, our Wellness program provides year-round events that bring together our community and promotes employee well-being.

Retirement
Pre-tax and Roth options with a generous match of 6% and additional employer contribution of 3% - totaling 9%

Remote work from any of the following states - Arizona, Nevada, Texas

NOTE:
unless otherwise indicated, work hours are based on Pacific Time.

The hiring range for this position is $ $30.00 per hour.

Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
geographical location, knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.

TYPE OF SUPERVISION:

Receive direction from the Senior Director, Online Enrollment and Student Services.
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Direction - indicates that the incumbent attains specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Percentage

Meet with representatives of the academic units on a regular basis to maintain currency on academic program requirements.
Deliver uptodate resources, information, and training on academic program requirements to the Advising Team.
Review enrollment and education plan data in order to:
Proactively identify areas of improvement and efficiency for students.
Make recommendations to the Senior Director on process efficiencies and team training opportunities.
Develop a shared information source for the Advising team with realtime notification of changes/updates to program requirements.
Maintain a student caseload of 50 students and keep open capacity for shortterm student overflow due to ongoing staffing changes.
Work with Outreach team members to:
assist with presentations for students and partner organizations (virtual and in-person at times)

- provide support in monitoring and managing partnership organizations' enrollment planning needs.
- make recommendations for renewal, improvement, changes, and efficiency.

Conduct and participate in key enrollment projects as needed by the Senior Director and AVC of Student Success.
Perform other duties, as assigned

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:

Bachelor's degree, or a combination of related education and experience
Master's degree, preferred
Three (3) years of experience in an Academic Advising role including evaluation of student needs, development and/or revision of short and longterm educational programming.
Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in leadership, training, and project management specifically within academic advising and enrollment management in higher education preferred.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: