Part-Time File Review Specialist

Job Summary

• Responsible for accurate and consistent review of undergraduate applications according to the policies and guidelines set by our faculty and the university.
• Responsible for understanding, interpreting, and following a complex set of instructions to review admission applications and transfer credit articulations.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and solutions to staff and campus partners regarding complex admissions issues.
• Provides guidance and counsel to students and families for complex issues regarding admissions decisions, policies, options, and exceptions.
• Effectively uses available systems and programs to best serve the questions and needs of students, families, campus partners, and colleagues.
• Assists File Review Team leadership on special projects to meet Office of Admissions goals.
• Directs, manages, and monitors the business process design and workflow for the credentials analyst processing staff. Services include the processing and recording of transcripts and grades, evaluation and determination of residency classifications, maintenance of documentation and the knowledge base, and communications with students and the public.
• Ensures prompt, accurate, and efficient individual services to students, faculty, and staff and that operational practices are integrated into the processing cycles of other university departments whose services and operations include related and dependent activities.
• Provides general direction for staff, allocates resources, performs performance evaluations, determines the sequence of events, and generally manages the workflow, services, and timelines for the operations ensuring that workflow is responsive and integrated into the overall departmental goals and timetables.
• Trains new and continuing staff regarding the evaluation and procedures of high school and college transcripts and credit transfer articulation database functions.
• Represents the department and serves as a content expert on credentials analysis, residency rules, admission application flow and business processes for both current operations as well as modifications and revisions to policy, procedures and / or software.

Represents the admissions function in determining the best resolution, gathering information, consulting with stakeholders, and admitting or denying admission to students based on the analysis.

• Analyzes individual situations on a case-by-case basis , administering and interpreting university policy, and exercising professional judgment on the more problematic or unique situations regarding credit articulations and / or residency rules.
• Provides guidance and direction to staff regarding policies and procedures; ensures proper processing of admissions credentials;

serves as a resource on problems or issues; and responds to information requests and inquiries.

Contributes to the development of new university policies and procedures relative to articulation and transfer agreements, course equivalencies, and residency interpretations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

4 years of office or related experience

Preferred

Experience working with complex data and / or records services in a team environment

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.

The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$15 - $16 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Part Time Employee

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Part Time Employee

Job Family : Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

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