Miami Dade College Hiring for Admissions & Registration Specialist at Eduardo J. Padron Campus Full Time

Job Title: Admissions & Registration Specialist
Location: Eduardo J. Padron Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1005757
Job Details

Job Family

SNE- Support Non- Exempt

Grade

11

Salary

$18.79 – $23.48

Department

Admissions & Registration Services

Reports To

Director of Admissions and Registration Services

Closing Date

September 19, 2023

FLSA Status

Non- Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

First Review Date

July 31, 2023

Job Summary

The position performs clerical duties for an administrative department and provides guidance to clerical staff.The admissions and registration specialist also provides advanced support to the administration in the delivery of admissions, registration, and records functions with the student information system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and trains full and part-time personnel, as well as student assistants, in the delivery of Admissions & Registration Services
• Assists students and public in the interpretation and explanation of college policy, procedures, state rules, and statutes
• Handles all transactions related to academic records management including quality control, problem solving, research, and audit
• Meets with students, customers, or co-workers referred from subordinate or other areas that are experiencing problems or need to express complaints; works towards problem solving and customer satisfaction/understanding in a professional, friendly manner
• Troubleshoots and assists students with problems or questions about online admission, web registration, MyMDC Account management, Internet resources for student information, and printing of their schedules
• Processes and has oversight responsibilities for the dual enrollment process
• Processes and has oversight responsibilities for the transient student admissions process
• Reviews the authenticity of documentation and equivalency into credit programs. This includes immigration documents, foreign and domestic credentials, and documents to support residency-for-tuition-purposes
• Oversees and certifies student eligibility for Florida Residency classification based on Florida State laws
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associates of Arts degree in related field from a two-year College or technical school and three to four (3-4) years of experience in related clerical work; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• All degrees must be from a reginally accredited institutuion
• Required to work overtime during peak registration period, which will include evenings and/or weekends.

Knowledge of the principles of office management, practices, procedures, equipment, and operational requirements of the departmentKnowledge of college procedures including student admissions and registration

• Knowledge of word processing and computer software including: Excel, Microsoft Word, and Windows

Knowledge of business English, spelling, accounting, record keeping and organizational responsibilities.Excellent computer skillsExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organizationAbility to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinatesAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsAbility to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to work with user communities of diverse backgrounds and skill levels

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.