The Excel Center Enrollment Specialist

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL•Rockford, IL

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree is preferred.
Previous experience working with data in an academic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists students in obtaining high school transcripts.
Reviews student work experience portfolios and enters appropriate credits.
Stays current with course changes.
Organizes assessment schedules.
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.
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.
Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
Assists in graduation audits with the School Leadership Team.
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.