Academic and Enrollment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Registrar and Director, Academic Coaching, the Academic and Enrollment Specialist performs a variety of established academic support and records management procedures, including creating academic schedules/calendars, maintenance of student records, and preparing reports as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. 

  • Higher education experience preferred. 

  • Technology skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 

  • Strong organizational and time management skills. 

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize. 

  • Excellent administrative skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive or exclusive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related activities as requested. This list describes major responsibilities to support the admissions and enrollment processes for MTSA: 

  • Maintain student, alumni, and faculty records.  

  • Prepare information for and respond to requests for verifications and transcripts promptly. 

  • Maintain an accurate log of all requests for information that are processed daily. 

  • Ensure strict confidentiality of student and alumni information as required by the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA). 

  • Perform data entry in Student Information Systems. 

  • Prepare reports, as needed, for internal and external audiences. 

  • Pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy of records, reports, etc. 

  • Assist with the coordination of academic schedules and calendars. 

  • Responsible for the timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of enrollment and graduation data to the National Student Clearinghouse. 

  • Update and maintain syllabi archives, course descriptions, and learning objective records. 

  • Coordinate with instructors to develop textbook lists each semester and disseminate them to students in a timely manner. 

  • Register students for the National Certification Exam and Self-Evaluation Examination. 

  • Monitor National Certification Examination and Self-Evaluation Examination scores and prepare reports with score information as needed. 

  • Assist with processing student information prior to graduation. 

  • Assist with graduation preparation and ceremony activities. 

  • Assist with the planning and implementation of other school events, as assigned.  

  • Participate in service projects throughout the year. 

  • Track employment of new graduates. 

  • Other job-related duties as assigned. 

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT 

MTSA Staff Committee Member 

REPORTING 

Reports to the Registrar/Director, Academic Coaching 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 

Full-time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia