Data Processing Specialist

Jackson State University•JSU Main Campus, MS
•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Undergraduate Admissions is accepting applications for its Data Processing Specialist position. This role involves managing key documents such as high school and college transcripts, and test scores. The specialist will act as a liaison to support all functions within the department, provide customer service related to the student admission process, and assist with maintaining electronic portals for transcripts. Responsibilities include the storage and retrieval of documents, data entry into the Banner system for high school and test score information, pushing new applications, and indexing/linking scanned documents to Banner records. The role also involves downloading documents from admissions mailboxes, assisting with events, and working extended hours as needed. The Data Processing Specialist will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree Required.
  • Data entry experience required.
  • Must be proficient in use of a computer.
  • Ability to work with large amounts of data with speed and accuracy.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented; self-motivated, show initiative and be able to work independently.
  • Must provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and the entire University family and other community constituents.

Nice To Haves

  • 3-5 years higher education or related experience preferred.
  • Experience with Ellucian Banner system a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage key documents such as high school and college transcripts, and test scores.
  • Act as a liaison to support all functions within the department.
  • Provide customer service support as it relates to the student admission process.
  • Assist with maintaining the electronic portals for transcripts (E-Scripts, Parchment, etc.).
  • Responsible for the storage and retrieval of received transcripts and other documents.
  • Enter data in Banner as needed: High school information, test score information.
  • Responsible for pushing new apps.
  • Responsible for indexing and linking documents (scanning and attaching to Banner record).
  • Download documents from admissions mailboxes: faxes, transcripts and future tigers, etc.
  • Assist with events as needed.
  • Work extended hours as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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