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Student Records Maintenance Specialist

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Admissions and Records Assistant
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Posting Duration 7/2/2026 - 7/12/2026
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

Join the Academic Records team in the Office of the University Registrar. Our team displays a passion for ensuring accuracy and retention of academic records of all current and former Illinois State University students. As a team member, this employee will be responsible for the management and distribution of students’ diplomas and certificates, as well as daily document imaging and quality assurance of all student-related documents presented to the Registrar’s Office. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student academic records including grades, GPA, repeats, test credit, and transfer credit; providing support to students, parents, and staff regarding student academic records and policies; maintaining confidentiality of student records; and assisting with the output of students’ transcripts. This position works closely with key positions within the Office of the University Registrar, as well as campus colleagues in other offices such as Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and General Counsel. Help us to ensure accurate, well-maintained student records which are critical to the integrity of the student’s educational career at Illinois State University and their subsequent success.

Additional Information
https://registrar.illinoisstate.edu/

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below:

A. Coursework in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
-30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

B. Work experience in administrative support, admissions and enrollment, customer service, public relations, records management, or closely related experience.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Demonstrated experience using the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions student information system.
3. Demonstrated experience using document imaging software.
4. Experience with detailed maintenance of student academic records.
5. Knowledge of and demonstrated adherence to University academic policies.
6. Experience with Microsoft Office.


Salary

$17.50 - $18.50 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address 718 W. College Avenue
Comments ponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.