Support Specialist

The Support Specialist works in a team environment to support the campus in operating efficiently and effectively while serving students, the team, and our community. In this capacity, the Support Specialist will leverage his/her experience in an operations/administrative capacity to support all programs on campus, with a focus on nursing programs. The Support Specialist also serves as a resource for the central departments when support and information is requested. The Support Specialist will follow the policies and procedures adopted by the University in performing the duties of the position, including adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in handling student information. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall maintenance of all electronic and paper student records generated or stored at the campus. To include, but not limited to; background check process, immunizations, NCLEX scores, drug screening and other clinical preparation to ensure compliance with accreditation, state, federal and University standards. Serve as liaison to the Office of Student Records and Operations to receive, authenticate and file official transcripts, pull reports then validate and distribute student information. Lead or assist with tracking student immunization compliance for students. Run reports and/or gather data for day-to-day operations. Track and update student background checks, drug screening, NCLEX scores and nursing orientation. Track team member community hours. Assist with student outreach for schedule confirmation, immunizations, etc. Build Residential Term schedules in Campus Nexus. Activities/Events Update student portal and social media outlets. Lead or assist with organizing commencement ceremony, and/or honors awards, and/or campus pinning ceremony. Assist with organizing advisory committee meetings. Assist with refreshing campus bulletin boards, campus PowerPoint slideshow, and other pertinent campus information. Assist with facilities related issues, and other maintenance concerns. To include, but not limited to; inventory and order campus supplies, confirm monthly dialing of 911 is operational, inform leaders when a facility issue arises, then request work through facilities team, provide liaison support for team with IT issues. In support of the collaborative team environment, share responsibility to assist with campus and community activities and/or events both on campus and off-site, student orientations, career fairs, etc. Administrative/Front Desk Assist with accreditation visit preparation. Assist with processing any invoices and submitting to accounts payable. Assist with opening and closing the campus, serve as a campus point person. Manage the community calendar(s) for the campus, make room reservations for courses and guests. Process, reconcile and prepare incoming and outgoing mail and packages. Assist with the oversight of front desk activities to include, but not limited to: Provide general guidance and direction to Student Ambassadors. Escalate any concerns including work schedules and front desk coverage. Answer and refer incoming calls and concerns to the appropriate department. Assist with the overall maintenance and appearance of the front desk/welcome area. Assist with onboarding of new hires, as necessary. Exam Proctoring and Other Duties Will also perform other duties as requested Reporting Relationships The Support Specialist reports to the Campus Director with indirect reporting to the Dean of Nursing. The Support Specialist in collaboration of the Campus Director assists with the Student Work Study Ambassadors. The Support Specialist will work with various vertical teams to assist with campus administration. Requirements Minimum of two years’ experience working in a fast paced, service-focused setting. Experience in an institution of higher learning preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage interruptions while delivering within tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular, proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point and Word. Customer or student information system experience preferred. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team and with other departments both in person and virtually. Proven customer service in a professional environment. Must be self‑motivated, flexible, patient and solutions-oriented. Benefits and Compensation Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well‑being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support. Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $37,900.00 to $49,300.00. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change. Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full‑time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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