Job Details

Records Support Specialist

Position Number: 7274900
Location: Athens, AL
Position Type: Registrars

Records Support Specialist Closing Date:

Job Duties:

The Records Support Specialist reports to the Registrar and provides general information and assistance to students and former students. The Records Support Specialist will assist in transitioning the transfer student from the Registrars Office to the Advisor by reviewing evaluations and offering pre-guidance for course applicability. This position will also provide administrative support associated with the Registrars Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide general records information to students, former students, etc.

Monitor and maintain registrar email account daily.

Process and distribute mail for Registrars Office.

Assist students with forms and process requests in Banner.

Manage and process in-house official and unofficial transcript requests.

Scan and index documents into Application X-tender/Banner Document Management.

Provide administrative support to the Registrars Office, such as clerical, travel, purchasing, etc.

Perform review of transcript evaluations and determine the need for applying any adjustment to the Degree Works audit of the student evaluation as pre-guidance, prior to advising.

Assist with data entry needs of the Registrars Office.

Monitor and provide maintenance of Data Warehouse errors each semester.

Meet annual goals established by the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

Serve as a member of a team dedicated to improving enrollment management.

Maintain up to date technological skills and use efficiently in job performance functions.

Comply with all policies of the University.

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need.

Complete and/or assist with other tasks as assigned by the Registrar.

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Associates Degree, required. Bachelors Degree, preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.

Advising experience, preferred.

Clerical skills, preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position, such as standing and/or sitting, for a prolonged period of time

Occasionally tasked with filing, which may require low postures such as crouching, kneeling, and/or stooping

This position requires constant communication with others to exchange information

Frequently uses hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as copier, printer, etc.

Frequently uses near vision for the use of computers and reading small print

Occasionally exposed to noisy environments

Salary Schedule:

Salary Band: N260
To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Societys "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.