Support Specialist

Support Specialist

Rasmussen University

Fort Myers, FL

The Support Specialist works in a team environment to support the campus in operating efficiently and effectively while serving students, the team and our community. The Support Specialist will leverage his / her experience in an operations / administrative capacity to support all programs on campus, with a focus on nursing programs. The Support Specialist serves as a resource for the central departments when support and information is requested.

The Support Specialist will follow the policies and procedures adopted by the University in performing the duties of the position, including adhering to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in handling student information.

Responsibilities : Records - 55%

• Responsible for the overall maintenance of all electronic and paper student records generated or stored at the campus. To include, but not limited to; background check process, immunizations, NCLEX scores, drug screening and other clinical preparation to ensure compliance with accreditation, state, federal and University standards.
• Serve as liaison to the Office of Student Records and Operations to receive, authenticate and file official transcripts, pull reports then validate and distribute student information.
• Lead or assist with tracking student immunization compliance for students.
• Run reports and / or gather data for day-to-day operations.
• Track and update student background checks, drug screening, NCLEX scores and nursing orientation.
• Track team member community hours.
• Assist with student outreach for schedule confirmation, immunizations, etc.
• Build Residential Term schedules in Campus Nexus.
• Monitor student attendance.

Activities / Events - 20%

Administrative / Front Desk - 20%

Provide general guidance and direction to Student Ambassadors.

Exam Proctoring and Other Duties - 5%

Reporting Relationships :

The Support Specialist reports to the Campus Director with indirect reporting to the Dean of Nursing. The Support Specialist in collaboration of the Campus Director assists with the Student Work Study Ambassadors. The Support Specialist will work with various vertical teams to assist with campus administration.

Requirements :

About Us :

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student's first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq : APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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