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Online Bachelor of Business Administration Coordinator - CoBE - 13600

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ATTENTION:

The College of Business and Economics seeks a Student Services Coordinator for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree online program.

JOB DETAILS:

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Business Programs and in collaboration with advisors, college administrators, campus partners, and college faculty, the Student Services Coordinator provides program coordination and advising for the College of Business and Economics students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration online program. The position is responsible for advising prior to and after enrollment, creating a virtual college community, increasing effectiveness of communication tools, monitoring and assessing students’ progress towards degree completion, collaboration with University offices to ensure smooth deliver of students services and supporting the recruitment and marketing of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required, two years’ higher education experience in degree program coordination, admissions, advising or related field. Master’s Degree highly desired. The position requires ability to work with a diverse population and demonstration of excellent organizational, communication (virtual, online, written), and interpersonal skills, in addition to flexibility and ability to manage a variety of issues as they occur.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

75%   A. Advising

  1. Advise students regarding class selection, making an academic plan, and identifying appropriate sequencing of courses.
  2. Help students adjust to the online environment, understand university and college policies and assist students with issues throughout the semester.
  3. Communicate with students regarding important dates, services on campus, degree and graduation requirements.
15%   B. Coordination of Bachelor of Business Administration online program
  1. Work across campus to modify and deliver resources and programming in an online format.
  2. Track data of current students and prospective students to develop programming and ensure graduation and admissions goals.
  3. Review online course enrollment for permission to enroll in online courses.
  4. Collaborate with other colleges in regard to online sections of courses outside of the College of Business and Economics.
10%   C. Recruitment and Admissions
  1. Serve as first point of contact for inquiries; follow-up with inquiries through admission and enrollment in the program.
  2. Review unofficial transcripts to provide prospective students information regarding transfer credits in collaboration with the Admissions Office.
  3. Assist in recruitment events through virtual information sessions and travel to recruitment events.
  4. Assist in marketing of online undergraduate programs; identifying target markets and messaging, provide information and messaging for program materials such as the webpages, brochures, etc..
  5. Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The College of Business and Economics is an AACSB-accredited offering bachelors, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree online program with a General Business or Marketing major is offered 100% online degree program.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-W is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-W is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: http://www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of university design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-W is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-W Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by NOVEMBER 30, 2017 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Dr. Stephanie Douglas
Assistant Dean
262-472-4900
douglass@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:
  • CV or resume including all relevant professional experience
  • A letter of application
  • Names and contact information of at least (3) three professional references
  • Unofficial transcripts
This Job ID is 13600.

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