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Office of University Admissions - Pre-Enrollment Services Unit

Data Management Specialist

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Admissions Operations, the Data Management Specialist (Professional Services Specialist 3) works in the Pre-Enrollment Services unit in University Admissions and is responsible for the data integrity of various Admissions systems including, but not limited to: Colleague, Slate and Informer. The Data Management Specialist strives to promote efficiency through creative technical solutions and assists the Associate Director and other staff with system development projects, user security, reporting, system integrations, testing, documentation and training, data integrity and access. The Data Management Specialist serves as project lead for admissions-related recruitment and retention data projects; collaborates with other division staff to provide essential admissions and student support services to prospective and current Kean University students; and does related work as required. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. This is not a remote position and requires physical presence on campus as determined by the Supervisor.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in data processing supervision is required, preferably in an institution of higher education. Professional experience in a college/university admissions office and thorough knowledge of Colleague ERP and supplemental software, Slate CRM system and Microsoft Excel, Word and Adobe Suite software is preferred. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Additional Information

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

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