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.

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* 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 oral communications 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.