Student Systems Support Specialist

DUTIES

1. Develops, implements and maintains approved fee structures according to TRU policy and builds and maintains the billing rules in the student registration system.
2. Liaises frequently with Finance Department with respect to fees and registration. Trouble shoots and manually adjusts fees when required which may also require correction of the student record and/or section and schedule billing tables. Explains fees and refund structures to the TRU community.
3. Functional expert on the day-to-day tasks of the Registrar's Office and provides functional training and assistance to Registrar staff and all TRU employees on student and associated reporting systems. Develops training programs and delivers group or one-on-one sessions as needed. Assists in coordination of other staff by providing instruction and assignment to specific tasks/situations especially for testing or training in new functionality and upgrades.
4. In accordance with Senate and Board policy and departmental procedures, troubleshoots student system data entry issues and assesses duplicate TRU General Person records, fixes accordingly, and maintains confidentiality of documents and records.
5. Creates and maintains Senate and Board approved TRU programs in student related systems to allow admissions and graduation of students in a wide range of programs in accordance with both internal and external policies.
6. Responsible for ensuring the functional aspects of student related systems are set-up in compliance with TRU policies and procedures, and are executing properly. Troubleshoots related issues through a variety of means including providing training, fixing, or escalating the issue to other team members, other departments within the University, or external agencies/consultants.
7. Maintains current knowledge of Senate and Board policies, admissions and registration procedures, TRU Calendar content, government policies, transfer credit articulations, accreditation agreements, and related procedures. Acts as a consultant to other areas in the Registrar's Office to modify procedures to be in compliance.
8. Creates and maintains course catalogue entries for TRU approved courses, Continuing Education and Consortium courses. Builds course sections including detailed section fees to be in compliance with Board policy and maintains related computer system functions.
9. Collaborates with other TRU stakeholders on developing standards and procedures by participating in institutional committees.
10. Participates in the research, implementation and/or design of business solutions for student related systems. Ensures student related systems are configured in an optimal way. Plays a lead role in troubleshooting student system related functionality and process.
11. Compiles and distributes reports both internally and externally; assembles and maintains resource material including calendars, manuals and records; and maintains confidentiality of documents and records. Creates documentation and user manuals for various student related systems.
12. Provides administrative support such as producing notices, staff meeting and training notes, as well as record-keeping.

REPORTS TO
Associate Registrar, Systems and Reporting