The Excel Center Enrollment Specialist

The Excel Center Enrollment Specialist

GOODWILL EXCEL CENTER NORTHERN ILLINOIS INC

Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $18.00 - $22.25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities Task prioritization Data interpretation

Full Job Description Accountability:

The Excel Center Enrollment Specialist is responsible for all student academic recordkeeping for The Excel Center including compiling, maintaining, and tracking student academic information and records for internal and external evaluation and/or use. The Excel Center Enrollment Specialist acts as the central records facilitator for permanent academic information on current and prior students. The role supports the instructional team in meeting the educational goals and adhering to Illinois Academic Standards.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Student Support & Relationships Assists students in obtaining high school transcripts. Reviews student work experience portfolios and enters appropriate credits. Stays current with course changes. Organizes assessment schedules. Tracking Student Data & Recordkeeping Maintains accuracy of transcripts. Acts as the subject matter expert for academic recordkeeping. Works in partnership with other schools to secure supplemental information such as transcripts or school reports to complete and maintain student files. Data Entry Manages, monitors, and maintains all new, current, and archived student information ensuring the data integrity in the student information system database. Enters student information system data coming from the Illinois Department of Education, including student demographics, academic history, transcripts, and testing information. Enters student grades, finalizes, and signs off on transcripts. Enters courses, course additions, and course deletions into Synergy. Manages assessment data. Compliance Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures. Assists in graduation audits with the School Leadership Team. Setting School Culture Provides a welcoming environment and staffs the school's secondary entrance. Provides support for school leadership, staff, and students to support student success. Assists with projects such as graduation, awards events, and special events. Attends and contributes to all team and professional development meetings. Maintains a strong building presence. The above-listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Sensory and Physical Requirements:

Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Environment:

The work is conducted at The Excel Center housed in a partner location at the YMCA. Hours are primarily daytime hours with occasional weekend or evening work.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the employee's supervisor. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully. The incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who represent a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. The Excel Center of Northern Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship is at will.

Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:

An associate's degree is preferred. Previous experience working with data in an academic setting preferred. Proficient in software and data system use. Ability to focus on details and maintain high accuracy in work. Ability to gather and analyze data for informed decision making. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Empathy for and ability to work with individuals with disabilities and barriers. Ability to take direction and effectively prioritize activities/tasks/initiatives. Must be able to successfully pass a background check. Must be able to work 12 months per year with breaks scheduled throughout the year.

Benefits Health & Wellness:

Medical, dental, vision insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance as well as short-term disability and employee assistance program.

Financial Security:

Competitive salary, retirement plans with employer discretionary match, and bonus opportunity.

Work-Life Balance:

Paid time off, and flexible schedule.

Professional Growth:

Training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Perks & Extras:

Employee discounts, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.