Processing Specialist

Posting Details

To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the 'Next' button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the 'Posting Summary Page' by clicking on the 'Next' button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.

Working Title Processing Specialist Department Registrar Compensation Title Position Number 30012729 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
8:15-4:30 Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position
To advance student success through the university’s strategic framework, this role within the Office of the University Registrar maintains the accuracy of student records with primary focus on the review, evaluation, and data entry of external transcripts into the equivalent courses and credits at NKU . The evaluation of coursework happens for both general education and 100-200 level major and minor course requirements at NKU . Primary Responsibilities
The position includes:

• Analysis of external transcripted course work, per the correct policies and procedures, to quickly and effeciently translate the course work into the NKU equivalencies. This is currently a mnual process, loading line-by-line in the SLCM (student information system) portion of SAP

• Maintenance of the course equivalency tables contained in SAP, via ongoing evaluation of general educaiton courses and other college level transfer course evaluations. This may involve consultation with the academic departments at NKU .

• Prepares transfer credit approval report and placement statuses and corresponds with students via mailings, emails, phone, and in-person

• Maintains knowledge of pertinent software and of related resources and governing policies; participates in testing for annual SAP upgrades

• Updates student records for other earned NKU credits that are generated through other non-course mechanisms and evaluations.

The Processing Specialist will provide quality service to the students, faculty, administration, and general public who contact the Office of the University Registrar via telephone, email or mail, or in person. The position requires a thorough understanding and knowledge in the areas of university policies and general information, registration, academic records and course information. In addition, this position requires an understanding of all other processes performed in the office in order to provide quality service. Qualifications
High School Diploma plus one year related experience required.
Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suites and SAP . Interpersonal communication skills, excellent use of English grammar and math skills. The ability to analyze processes in order to improve efficiency.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education High School Diploma Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience 1 year Salary $15.58 per hour Pay Grade S66
Requisition Number 2021S1398 Job Open Date 07/27/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10506 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Why are you interested in this position?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References

Optional Documents