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Bushnell University Overview

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugenes vibrant university district, which includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Job Summary

This position will report to the Dean of Admissions and assists with the daily operations of the Admission and Marketing departments. The primary roles of the position are to welcome guests, answer the main line to the University, perform extensive data entry within CRM, organize and facilitate communication to prospective students, track inventory, and create a hospitable and welcoming environment. This position requires the frequent exercise of independent judgment within the assigned areas of responsibility, with the latitude for initiating action on behalf of the Vice President for Enrollment and the Dean of Admission. Strong communication, organization, typing, attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to handle multiple tasks are essential to this position.

Position Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the campus Welcome Center which includes greeting campus guests, distributing visitor parking passes, answering the main line for the university, and providing general hospitality.
• Support the work of the Office of Admission and Marketing teams.
• Serve as administrative support to the Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission for a variety of clerical and administrative duties.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in and help facilitate staff utilization of the Office of Admissions CRM (Salesforce/JRM).
• Manage data entry into CRM including applications, transcripts, recommendations, resumes, essays, and other application materials as required.
• Assist with mass and individual mailings/emails for the Office of Admission.
• Supervise student assistants as applicable.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Admission to enhance the overall database functioning and enhance the overall recruitment experience for students and staff.
• Order and maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience And Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors degree is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Prior experience using Microsoft software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and operate effectively within a team environment.
• High technical aptitude.
• Higher education experience is preferred.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting of Bushnells mission to develop competent, ethical leaders for service in the workplace, community, Church and world.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• The employee must be able drive a vehicle and possess (or have the ability to attain) an Oregon Drivers License.
• The position may require lifting up to 25 lbs, as well as bending, stooping, kneeling for the purposes of event set up and organization.
• The position may occasionally require evening and weekend hours.

Application Instructions

Bushnell employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing.

To be considered for this position, please submit all of the following:

• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge.
• CV/Resume.
• Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
  • Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidates personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
  • Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life; and
  • Section 3: the candidates understanding of and ability to support Bushnell Universitys Theological Context for Community Life statement.
  
  
  
  
• Contact Information for three references, one of which must be the applicants pastor or another appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicants faith background.

Please include all requested materials. Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Higher Education

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