Operations Assistant - Admissions

Position Title

Operations Assistant - Admissions

Campus

Gorham

City, State

Gorham ME

Department

Admissions - PADMS

Bargaining Unit

COLT

Salary Band/Wage Band

B23, $19.02/hr

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., evenings & weekends as necessary

Statement Of Job

Do you like working with a friendly and welcoming team, in a fast-paced office performing a variety of tasks where no two days are quite the same? The Admissions Office is seeking an Operations Assistant - Admissions (Data Management Technician CL2) for our Gorham Campus. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about this opportunity!

USM’s Admissions Office is a dedicated team of individuals committed to making the admissions experience smooth and positive, every step of the way. The Admissions Office is an exciting place to be - where staff provides opportunities for students to learn about the University that help them make the best decisions in the next stage of their educational career. Click here to learn more about our Admissions Office (https://usm.maine.edu/admissions) .

The Operations Assistant will perform a wide variety of administrative duties in support of daily operations, including written and verbal communication, familiarity with multiple systems, applications and databases, records maintenance, and participating with special projects. The ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement, provide excellent customer service, and work independently and in a team environment while maintaining attention to detail are essential. The work is primarily routine in nature with specific goals and objectives, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, to prioritize, and work in a diverse environment with interruptions, will be important for a successful candidate in this role.

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a Bachelor's or advanced degree through the university's generous tuition waiver benefit, which includes graduate school and Law.

The starting rate of pay will be $19.02/hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. This position is located on our Gorham Campus.

By focusing our work on student success, the Admissions Office support the University’s Service Promise - Student Focused Every Day. We live the USM Service Promise and seek team members who understand that promise and support our values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

We are committed to ensuring our work reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students. We welcome applicants who are multilingual and strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/ACSUM_One_Pager_12.23.2021.pdf) to learn more.

Qualifications

Required:

• Six months of relevant training and 2+ years of data processing experience.
• Knowledge of computer use and software applications, especially in word processing and database management.
• One of the following: high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent international education.

Other Information

To apply, materials must be submitted via "Apply for position" at the bottom of this page. You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for three references. We encourage you to let us know about your experiences with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging!

All required materials must be submitted by June 6, 2022.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents

Cover Letter, CV/Resume, References