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Administrative Program Support 3, Accreditation & Assistant to Associate Deans
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Position Number: 3103542
Location: Storrs, CT
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Program Support 3, Accreditation & Assistant to Associate Deans

Search: 496163
Work Type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Administrative Services

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager of the School of Nursing Dean's Office, the incumbent is the primary contact and administrative support for the School of Nursing's accreditation activities, the School's Continuing Education Program, and primary administrative support for the Associate Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs, who oversee undergraduate and graduate education programs. This position requires the ability to independently perform a full range of confidential and administrative support activities and work effectively with a wide variety of diverse individuals as well as collaborate with internal administrators and the School's leadership team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to:

Serves as the primary administrative contact for accreditation studies and other reports; coordinates the collection and development of data and information for the School and accrediting entities. Prepares reports and edits documents reflecting excellent judgment and accuracy. Leads in gathering information and materials for accreditation reporting, prepares information for dissemination, and writes documents for submission to the accrediting agency and related state board as appropriate. Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and tracking programmatic changes and reports information accordingly to the State Board of Nursing and accreditation agencies. Works with the Faculty Chair in preparing Full Faculty Agendas, identifying key dates and materials, and determining when votes are required on programmatic changes. Manages regularly scheduled external and internal surveys.

Oversees quality improvement processes of software systems (e.g. CoreElms, American Databank, Slate, Peoplesoft, etc.) used for program implementation and accreditation. Responsible for supporting the School's Continuing Education Program used for professional licensing. Works with a wide range of internal and external contacts to coordinate activities, and manages conference details and documentation as an approved certifying School for the credentialing provider.

Assists the Associate Deans with a wide range of administrative and organizational matters related to School programs and activities; participates in administrative planning and analyzes the effect of administrative and/or programmatic changes. Also provides administrative support including calendar management, travel arrangements and reimbursement, scheduling and assembling materials for meetings, committees, task forces, and conferences; and organizes and executes large events for the School such as commencement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three to five years of related experience OR an Associate's degree and five years of related experience
Experience in an office involving faculty support
Experience in administration in higher education or similar educational setting
Extensive knowledge of and experience with office administration and management, including the ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities
Experience with managing large scale events
Demonstrated experience exercising discretion and judgment in the management of confidential matters. Ability to independently resolve problems, and represent supervisor regarding administrative detail and procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals including faculty, staff, students, University administrators, and external constituents
Experience using MS Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, management, or a related field
Master's degree
Experience with the accreditation processes
Evidence writing, designing, editing, and publicizing internal and external communications and reports
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Experience developing and managing databases

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This position is a full-time, 12-month position located at the Storrs campus and includes full benefits. The starting salary is low- to mid-fifties.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496163. Please upload a cover letter detailing your related experience to the position as outlined above, a resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Screening will begin immediately. Please include the search number in all correspondence.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on June 3, 2022.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Advertised: 05/06/2022
Application Close: Jun 03 2022

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/496163/administrative-program-support-3-accreditation-assistant-to-associate-deans