Pay range: $20.00 - 23.00 an hour The Student Records Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete academic records in compliance with institutional policy, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations. This role supports registration, transcript processing, and record updates while ensuring the security and confidentiality of sensitive student data. The Student Records Specialist provides guidance to students, faculty, and staff regarding records-related policies and procedures and serves as a resource for the student information system. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, a strong commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. What We Offer: - Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses - Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday) - Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days - Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby - Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents - Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA - Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
Maintain and update student academic records in compliance with institutional, state, and federal standards
Process transcripts, program changes, withdrawals, advisor reassignments, and other record adjustments in the student information system
Review, scan, and index official documents into the student record system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and staff regarding records, transcripts, and policies through in-person, phone, and electronic communications
Prepare, review, and distribute reports related to student enrollment, transcripts, and records management
Provide guidance to stakeholders on academic policies, registration procedures, and recordkeeping requirements
Ensure compliance with privacy laws including FERPA when managing and releasing student information
Collaborate with admissions, financial aid, and registrar staff to support records and registration functions
Participate in process improvement efforts and assist with training new team members on records management procedures
Other duties as assigned
Quaifications
Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED (required); Associate degree (preferred)
Minimum two (2) years of experience in student records, registrar services, or related administrative function (required)
Experience with student information systems and imaging software (preferred)
Customer service experience in an educational or administrative setting (preferred)
Skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining student records
Ability to interpret and apply academic policies and regulatory requirements including FERPA
Proficiency with databases, imaging systems, and office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders
Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies in records
Abilities
Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
This position is eligible for a remote, hybrid, on campus or an on site work location to meet business needs. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Dallas, TX
Salary
$20–$23 Per Hour
Skills
Academic Adviceunmatched
Accreditation Standardsunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)unmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Financial Aidunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Imaging Applicationunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Privacy Regulationsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Records Managementunmatched
Registrarunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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