Academic Technology Specialist

DEPARTMENT:     Office of the University Registrar
REPORTS TO:         University Registrar

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS required. Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a University or service department setting.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to established deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• A positive student success oriented attitude necessary
• High integrity and ethics.       
• Project management experience preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and Saturdays.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Along with input from the University Registrar and Associate Registrar, responsible for oversight of information systems used by the University Registrar's Office.                                 

DUTIES:

1. Work effectively and collaboratively with the University Registrar, IT Department, and academic school administrators, staff and faculty.
2. Jenzabar Registration Module Manager responsible for management, content, maintenance and security of student registration database.
3. Assist with current student and transfer registration days and other registration functions as needed.
4. Utilize various computer software packages with proficiency to maintain databases, prepare advanced spreadsheet and statistical reports, and publications.
5. Create and produce various database reports as needed by the Office of the University Registrar and various academic schools. (Infomaker reporting preferred)
6. Assist registration degree conferral and curriculum staff with programming advising module with curriculum changes.
7. Responsible for preparation and distribution of weekly registration report and student registration status to advisors.
8. Coordinate IT equipment requests within department.
9. Responsible for PointWeb student support functions and announcements.
10. Project management of new technology initiatives in the Office of the University Registrar and academic schools.
11. Oversee configuration for registration and grading processes.
12. Assist students with online registration issue resolution.
13. Faculty and student Informz communications management.
14. Act as liaison with IT department for technology initiatives within Academic Affairs.
15. Provide faculty and student training via workshop and tutorial formats on online services and during faculty and student orientations.
16. Maintain strict confidentiality of student records – adhere to the requirements of FERPA as it applies to student records.
17. Perform special projects or other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter and resume via email to HROffice@pointpark.edu (preferred) or mail to:  
Point Park University
Human Resources Office
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

When responding via email please reference - ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - in the subject line.

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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume. If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities. 

                                                                                               

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.