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Enrollment Services

The Enrollment Services Specialist supports and guides prospective and current students through all phases of the student lifecycle, from application through graduation, ensuring a seamless experience. These services may include, but are not limited to: guiding prospective students and parents through the application and admissions process; helping students and parents on matters pertaining to financial aid; supporting and servicing students, parents, and authorized payers regarding bursar issues, payments, or questions concerning student accounts; guiding students through the academic policies and procedures relating to their academic record and enrollment; assisting with processing academic record items such as transcript requests, enrollment verifications, student information changes, and registration.

• Provide primary coverage of Enrollment Management contact channels, providing a high level of customer service in response to student and parent inquiries via phone, email, in person, and virtual
• Advise prospective and current students and parents on policies and procedures relating to areas such as Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, and Bursar; ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and materials
• Refer to and assist other offices in the resolution of complex student inquiries that require escalation
• Provide general guidance and appropriate referrals to secondary areas such as specific academic programs or services
• Guide prospective students through admissions processes relating to application, evaluation, visit scheduling, and transfer credits
• Troubleshoot and assist with application and systems questions related to applying to the University; update applications at applicant’s request pre-decision
• Assist with and troubleshoot matters pertaining to registering for courses, dropping courses, and other enrollment functions
• Receive, and in some cases process requests pertaining to transcripts, enrollment verifications, change of student information, and diplomas; coordinate with the Office of University Registrar, as needed
• Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of federal, state, and university aid regulations, policies, and procedures; assist in resolving matters relating to financial aid holds and or other general financial aid issues
• Leverage technology to provide an efficient/seamless student and customer service experience, and document interactions
• Receive physical payments such as personal checks, certified checks, and money orders and post payments to student accounts; partner with supervisors and Bursar’s office on complex payment issues
• Assist students, support systems, and third parties on matters pertaining to billing and payment
• Participate in outreach efforts and projects as needed; assist in continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiencies and services
• May coordinate the planning, logistics, and delivery of admissions events and programs
• May order supplies and manage inventory of recruitment materials, giveaways, office supplies, etc.
• May supervise staff members, part-time/student employees, and/or temporary workers

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00