Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Admissions & Records Technician II
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $81K/yr
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Admissions & Records Technician II for the Kern Community College District. The role involves performing complex technical tasks related to the Admissions and Records Office, including evaluating student transcripts and providing information to students and staff.
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Responsibilities
Receive and process petitions for graduation; evaluate transcripts from other colleges; determine course equivalencies; credit student record; evaluate student records for graduation and transfer eligibility; post units and grade points to student record; calculate grade point averages; post graduation dates, majors, and class rank to individual transcripts; provide graduation lists for publication
Prepare certification of general education requirements for four-year colleges and universities; monitor changes in course requirements for transfer purposes
Assist in the administration of the office; respond to technical questions from staff; train and provide work direction and guidance to student assistants
Accept and review registration applications for accuracy and completeness; determine enrollment eligibility, including determining eligibility for international students, immigration and VISA requirements; calculate and collect appropriate enrollment fees; monitor and tag a variety of enrollment components, including residency, financial obligations, assessment, probationary status, and prerequisites
Communicate admission policies and procedures to a variety of individuals and organizations, including students, staff, the public and outside agencies; respond to requests for enrollment verifications from students and outside agencies and organizations
Assist students in obtaining records and copies of transcripts; mail copies of transcripts and verifications of enrollment as requested
Enter student data; update name and address changes on transcripts and in student files; correct social security numbers on student records
Process grade changes and petitions for academic renewal; notify student of approval/disapproval; make changes to student records
Calculate and collect a variety of fees, including student body cards, outstanding debts, transcripts, and college catalogs
Collect grade reports from instructors; check reports for completeness; assist in distributing completed grade reports to students
Monitor student academic status and eligibility for various on-campus clubs and committees, athletics, scholarships and financial aid
Evaluate military records; post student military credit as appropriate to policies
Prepare statistical information related to the Admissions and Records Office; gather, calculate and prepare college attendance information for distribution
Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and conferences related to the Admissions and Records Office; assist in the communication and implementation of new procedures
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree and two years of general clerical experience, preferably with experience in an admissions and records role
Knowledge Of course descriptions and articulation agreements
Knowledge Of policies and procedures relating to the District's grading practices
Knowledge Of District admissions policies and procedures
Knowledge Of graduation and transfer requirements for various four-year colleges and universities
Knowledge Of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Knowledge Of business letter writing and report preparation
Knowledge Of principles and procedures of record-keeping
Knowledge Of basic arithmetic
Ability To perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
Ability To maintain accurate student attendance and transcript records
Ability To operate microfilm and computer or data processing equipment used in maintaining office files
Ability To respond to requests and inquiries from faculty, staff and students
Ability To evaluate student records for graduation and transfer requirements
Ability To calculate grade point averages quickly and accurately
Ability To communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability To establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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