Data Processing Specialist

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University’s Department of Undergraduate Admissions seeks a Data Processing Specialist to support the student admission process. You will handle transcript storage, data entry in Banner, and maintenance of electronic portals. You will also assist with front desk liaison duties and event support.

The role requires strong data-handling skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service for students and families. Extended hours may be needed to meet admissions deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Data entry experience required.
• 3-5 years higher education or related experience preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner system a plus.
• Must be proficient in use of a computer.
• 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 University family.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison support to front desk personnel and assist with admissions processes.
• Assist with maintaining electronic transcript portals (E-Scripts, Parchment, etc.).
• Responsible for storage, retrieval, and indexing of transcripts and documents.
• Enter data into Banner (high school info, test scores) as needed.
• Push new applications through the admissions process.
• Process faxed transcripts, official transcripts, and other documents.
• Assist with events as needed; work extended hours when required.

Skills

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Independence / initiative

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

The Department of Undergraduate Admissions is accepting applications for its Data Processing Specialist position.

• Key documents as required: high school and college transcripts, test scores, etc.
• Liaison to support all functions Relief for front desk personnel.
• 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.

• Associate's Degree Required.
• Data entry experience required.
• 3-5 years higher education or related experience preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner system a plus.
• 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.