Job Description
Summary Barry University's Admissions Services Department is currently seeking a Processing Specialist-Graduate Adult Learner. The Processing Specialist processes all applications and supporting documents including transcripts, test scores, and any supporting credentials for new and re-enrolling graduate and adult learner student applications to the University. Maintains applicant records from the receipt of the application through the acceptance process until registration or withdrawal.
* This position is fully remote for the tri-county area: Miami Dade, Broward , and Palm Beach. Essential Functions Processes and maintains applicant records - Review and ensure all applicant data has been entered and is accurate.
- Update applicant record reflecting institutions attended and ensure any required documents are entered and requested.
- Update any credential information upon receipt.
- Review received transcripts for accreditation. level of education and GPA, calculate GPA if necessary.
- Review and update applicant records upon notification of changes received from Engagement Center,
- Admissions Counselors or student.
- Evaluate credential for clarity, accuracy, type and ensure data is accurate.
- Place and remove holds on student records for required submission of documents or deposit.
- Evaluate student record and credentials for eligibility for an admission decision and send for review if
- appropriate.
- Update record for admission status.
- Ensure proper correspondence is requested and sent to student throughout admission process.
Reporting and record maintenance - Review daily reports and perfom1 necessary actions relevant to report.
- Update student record to reflect admit status and interest inactivate any student record upon notification or within guidelines set in no response from student
- Monitor Graduate Processing Mailbox and handle appropriately.
- Ensure accuracy of data by reviewing reports.
- Report any discrepancies in systems and reports.
Prepare, arrange, and update file for admission decision. - Review applicant records for those ready to review by school.
- Upon file completion. prepare all required documents for submission to school for admission decision and distribute accordingly.
- Prepare advising file for electronic delivery.
- Update systems to reflect status of admissions decision.
Organizational Communication (written and oral) - Responds to internal and external communications from university community and students through email, texts, tasks, cases, and phone contacts
- Trouble shoots internal and external customer issues and/or complaints
- Requests information from appropriate sources to ensure output is accurate
Additional Duties •Serve as backup for UG admissions and processing as needed.
•Perform all other duties as requested.
Qualifications/Requirements - High school diploma or GED is required
- 12 months or less of related experience is required
- Basic computer/technical skills required
- Basic written and verbal communication skills required.
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Job Tags
Full time, Remote work,