Student Services Specialist 1

Graduate Admissions Operations Student Support Specialist I

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

The Graduate Admissions Operations Student Support Specialist I is critical in providing student-focused customer service during the graduate admission process. Their primary focus centers on processing applications, executing admission requirements, and completing document imaging - scanning, imaging, and indexing. This Specialist also provides general data entry support in the student information system and CRM and will assist in other areas during peak times, including but not limited to issuing decisions, reviewing tuition classification, and completing transcript evaluation.

The duties include, but are not limited to: APPLICATION PROCESSING: Process applications for all incoming students from multiple systems. Enter, update, and maintain student information in Banner and Slate. DOCUMENT IMAGING AND DATA ENTRY: Complete data entry and scan documents into Banner, Slate, and Xtender. Scan, image, and index application and student documents. STUDENT FILE MANAGEMENT: Maintain student files by managing intake of new documents. Track transcripts and update checklists for all applicants and students. QUALITY CONTROL AND REPORTING: Run reports to perform quality control checks on data entry. Review files and databases for accuracy and completeness. ADMISSIONS SUPPORT: Assist during peak periods with issuing admission decisions. Review tuition classification. Complete transcript evaluations. SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER DUTIES: Perform other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned. Perform special projects, temporary duties, and other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with one year of administrative or customer service experience.

Experience in BANNER, Xtender, Slate, Reporting Systems, transfer articulation or other student information systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Operation of a personal computer, photocopier equipment, imaging scanners, and standard office machines SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Attention to detail in collating and assembling printed or copied materials such as reports, bulletins, articles, and delivering finished materials ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work efficiently

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B2 Salary: $32,800.00/Annually-$38,589.10/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.