Academic Records Specialist

Summary of Position: The Academic Records Specialist will serve on a team that coordinates, processes and manages all aspects of course grades, leave of absence, academic standing, and student record management for National & Global students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process all course grades; research and resolve potential discrepancies, track approved grade changes, process late grade reports
• Process and monitor academic standing; notify students regarding changes
• Support enrollment reporting to National Student Clearinghouse
• Process credit related to assessed learning
• Assist with graduation workflow processing
• Understand all National & Global program requirements, including pre-requisites and program continuation policies

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• High School Diploma required

Experience

• Experience in higher education preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set and reset priorities in a fast-paced, multi-task work environment
• Ability to attend to details with a high level of accuracy
• Sensitivity for managing confidential information
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills relating to complicated transcript evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Computer data entry skills

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.