| Position Title: | Secretary Level 2 | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 61100 - Admissions | |
| Advertised Salary: | $17.69/hr hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA Agreement | |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA) | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | Process course equivalency requests and participate in and support the Transfer Articulation Process Committee, MiTransfer Network and Pathway initiatives, CollegeSource TES (Transfer Evaluation System), and academic credit opportunities for student veterans and Assessment of Prior Learning. Researches and creates data reports and relevant analyses, and other related tasks. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Satisfactory completion of two years college coursework or equivalent. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of related work experience equals one year of education.
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| Required Work Experience: | Two years in an office setting with public contact and extensive customer service. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Moving
- Sitting
- Repetitive movement
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Experience working in higher education. Experience working with course equivalencies, transcripts and transfer articulation processes. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Answer and respond to Transfer Office email and phone calls.
• Process course equivalency requests, track requests and record the equivalency in Banner and CollegeSource TES.
• Support CollegeSource TES, support and answer faculty questions and utilize CollegeSource TES workflow for course equivalency reviews.
• Answer course equivalency questions for prospective students, current students, and Ferris faculty and staff.
• Review and provide updates for relevant webpages.
• Create and maintain transfer guides with support from faculty and program coordinators.
• Update and maintain articulation agreements with support from faculty, EIO directors, and program coordinators.
• Maintain electronic files for all areas of responsibility.
• Assist with data reports.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Serve as department liaison to work with other University employees and/or outside agencies relating to assigned area of specialty.
• Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area. | |
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | • Participate in and support the Transfer Articulation Process Committee.
• Support academic credit opportunities for student veterans.
• Attend transfer related meetings.
• Supervise student employees as appropriate.
• Cross-train regarding other specialized areas within the office.
• Participate in appropriate professional development and training activities. | |
| Skills and Abilities: | • Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to details
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Presentation skills with small or large groups
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Develop and maintain the goals of the University and Department
• Work with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Use relevant software and databases | |
