What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions System Technology Specialist position at The University of Chicago?
Department
ESA E-TechnologyAbout the Department
Job Summary
The eTech team operates on a hybrid office schedule which requires days in the office as necessary for in-person meetings, and the rest of the time working remotely from home. This schedule will go into effect after a brief training period of full days in the office working alongside another member of the eTech team.
Responsibilities
- Candidates should have a high level of accuracy and be comfortable with using CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems and understanding the basics of database functionality.
- Acts as a primary contact for system functionality implementation and support to internal University systems functional users and external system applicants, such as performing basic troubleshooting, statistical analysis, reporting, maintenance, research and upkeep using existing system functionality.
- System data management responsibiities including duplicate record mitigation, exporting queries for mailing lists and reporting statistics, system integrity maintenance, and creating system reports.
- Creates and maintains events and forms using delivered system functionality.
- Creates and maintains mass email messages and campaigns using delivered system functionality and HTML, CSS, Liquid Markup coding as necessary.
- Performs system functionality implementation discussions, testing, documenting, and quality assurance.
- Trains end users in system functionality.
- Prepares to occasionally address and troubleshoot various other types of technology, including PC and Mac computers, monitors, printers, scanners, installed software, and the occasional smartphone or networking question.
- Skilled in CRM systems or databases.
- With moderate to high levels of direction from others, analyzes the users' requirements and solves routine database problems that ensures users and related applications can access necessary data sets.
- Interprets existing data and populates the database with new data from external sources. Maintains documentation on data models, data dictionaries, physical database configuration, and daily database maintenance functions.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Understanding of CRM systems, data, databases, and good data practice.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS code.
- Proficient in Technolutions Slate Admissions System is a plus.
Preferred Competencies
- Good communications skills.
- High level of accuracy.
- Comfortable creating and updating technical documentation.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- Three Professional References Contact Information (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the
Benefits Guidebook
.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the
University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
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