<p>POSITION TITLE: Processing Specialist</p> <p>COMPENSATION RANGE: 53,000.00 - 55,620.00 USD per year</p> <p>EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Admissions Office</p> <p>TARGET HIRE DATE: 7/1/2025</p> <p>BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub</p> <p>To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/20/2025.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>This position is primarily responsible for processing all applications for freshman, transfer, second bachelor, Aims2UNC, Project CLIMB, GOAL Program, graduate non-degree seeking, undergraduate non-degree seeking, Teacher Mentor, Dual Enrollment, and Concurrent Enrollment. In addition, this position manually processes all corresponding transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and other relevant documents as well as major changes, residency updates, confirmation deposits/waivers, exit forms, term changes, and troubleshoots issues that can arise with each of these tasks. This position will make admission decisions based on the CDHE guidelines and institutional standards. In addition, this position will answer phone calls and emails from parents, students, high school counselors, UNC recruitment team, faculty, and staff.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <p>Process and manage all UG and NDV admission records in Slate, Banner, and Xtender. (60%)</p> <ul> <li>Accurately enters data and processes applications for admission (e.g. domestic undergraduate first-year, transfer, second bachelor's, and all NDV applications including Aims2UNC, UG and GR non-degree seeking, Project CLIMB, GOAL Program, Teacher Mentor, Dual Enrollment, Concurrent, Enrollment) in Slate and Banner </li><li>Evaluate and process all corresponding transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and other relevant documents in Xtender and Slate for data relevant to admission decision and processing </li><li>Reviews decision recommendations and determines admission decision for students who do not meet predetermined admission requirements </li><li>Determines residency, ensures 100% accuracy of both databases (Banner and Slate) by determining if application information is correct and deciding which operational process to perform </li><li>Evaluates and recommends changes or further reviews of procedures to guarantee correct student record data utilized by multiple campus offices </li></ul> <p>Processing Information Updates and Quality Control (20%)</p> <ul> <li>Enter and change all data in Slate and/or Banner when processing request forms. This includes major changes, term changes, withdrawing/declining applications, confirmation deposit waivers, evaluating new data and determining merit scholarship changes </li><li>Ensures 100% accuracy of both databases (Banner and Slate) by determining if record data is correct and deciding which operational process to perform. </li><li>Evaluates and recommends changes or further reviews of procedures to guarantee correct student record data utilized by multiple campus offices </li></ul> <p>Customer Service (15%)</p> <ul> <li>Provide customer service for incoming calls and emails from applicants, students, parents, faculty, admissions counselors, high school counselors, Bear Central partners, Aims2UNC advisors, Aims registrar partners, UNC Athletics, IM&T, CRM staff, and others </li></ul> <p>Assist GR and INTL processors (5%)</p> <ul> <li>Assist the unit with processing other applications, forms or processes </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree preferred </li><li>Minimum one year experience in data processing required, experience in enrollment management/enrollment operations and student information systems is highly preferred. On the job training will include Banner, Slate CRM, and training in admissions processes </li></ul> <p>Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Computer skills (MS Office), CRM, and working with student information systems (Banner) </li><li>Excellent oral and written English skills, </li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail </li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and social skills </li><li>Ability to problem-solve </li><li>Ability to interact cooperatively and sensitively with staff and individuals from other cultures, ethnic groups, lifestyles and backgrounds </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.</p> <p>About UNC</p> <p>The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC's compliance with this policy.</p> <p>ADA Accommodations</p> <p>The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.</p> <p>Background Check</p> <p>Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.</p> <p>This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.</p> <p>Clery Act</p> <p>In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.</p>