Academic Records Assistant
- Employer
- Kentucky State University
- Location
- Frankfort, KY, US
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Registrar & Student Accounts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
TITLE: Academic Records Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Office of the Registrar
REPORTS TO: Registrar
CLASSIFICATION: Student -12 months
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS: 20 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Office of the Registrar seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Academic Records Assistant to provide administrative and technical support in maintaining student academic records. This position assists with processing transcripts, evaluating transfer credits, updating student information, and responding to inquiries from students, faculty, and staff. The Academic Records Assistant plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of all student records in compliance with university and federal guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with maintaining and updating student academic records in the student information system.Process requests for official transcripts and enrollment verifications.Support the evaluation and posting of transfer credits under supervision.Organize and maintain digital and paper files in compliance with record retention and applicable regulations.Respond to student and departmental inquiries in person, by phone, and by email in a professional and timely manner.Assist with registration, graduation, and end-of-term processing as needed.Assist in creating and updating user guides, procedure manuals, and other documentation for Banner processes.Help troubleshoot minor issues.Provide general office support, including data entry, scanning, and filing.Maintain confidentiality of all student and institutional information.Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Office of the Registrar.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Basic understanding of student records processes and FERPA regulations.Good problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.Ability to communicate effectively and provide exceptional customer service.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).Experience using student information systems such as Banner is preferred.Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrolled Kentucky State University StudentHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Associate’s degree preferred.One (1) year of experience in higher education, office administration, or customer service preferred.Experience working with databases or student records systems is a plus.
Licensing and Certifications: NA
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is normally performed in a standard office environment.Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
Organization
Our Mission
Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.
Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.
Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.
Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.
Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].
Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.
Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.
Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.
Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.
Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
- Website
- http://www.kysu.edu/
- Telephone
- 502-597-6000
- Location
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400 E Main St
Frankfort
Kentucky
40601
United States
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