Senior Admissions and Records Specialist (Internal Posting)

Job Summary Under supervision, performs professional level work in the planning, research, and coordination of Admissions and Records programs and activities. Serves as policy and procedure expert and lead for the District or College Admissions and Records Department. Responsibilities Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain up to date knowledge of policies and regulations related to admissions and records Ensure compliance with District policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations related to student enrollment, registration, and maintenance of student records; make recommendations to develop and modify work processes in response to legislative mandates and regulatory changes. Prepare and submit a variety of state and institutional statistical reports. Provide technical information and assistance to students, staff, and administrators concerning college admission and registration. Interpret policies and regulations and determine appropriate course of action in complex and escalated registration and enrollment circumstances. Provide assistance and general training for Admissions and Records staff and student workers; direct work of student employees. Assist with directing work of admissions and records staff as assigned. Process documents, requests, and petitions for grade changes, withdrawals, student major changes, academic renewals, and excused withdrawals. Collect and monitor faculty census and positive attendance rosters; communicate regularly with Dean and VPI regarding outstanding rosters. Oversee and process verification of documents for residency/AB540 requirements. Process and monitor non-traditional enrollments. Serve as a liaison between Admissions and Records, Academic Affairs, and the Colleges regarding the coordination of services to students. Serve as lead to test enrollment functions in scheduled computer software system upgrades and new software implementations. Design and implement continuous improvement programs in all Admissions and Records processes; provide input and recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supply need. Assist with A&R-related special projects as assigned, including but not limited to Program Review. Clear applicable registration and enrollment holds. Evaluate transcripts and petitions for degrees/certificates, and post students’ awards when college Technician/Sr. Technician is out of office for an extensive leave or vacation. Files and prepares responses to audit reports. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university Five (5) years of experience in Admissions and Records Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community. Desirable Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and policies of registration and admissions. Demonstrated ability to train and supervise the work of student assistants. Willingness to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Rules, regulations and policies of registration and admissions. The operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, etc.) and the Internet browser, websites and E-mail. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peralta Community College District (CA)