Education Plan Specialist
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Education Plan Specialist
Department: Online and Lifelong Learning
Location: Tulsa, OK
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ABOUT ORU
Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole
leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students
come to ORU not to stay in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the
Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students
must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
OVERVIEW
- FULL TIME
Prepares academic Education Plans for students in online undergraduate and
graduate programs. Responsible for ensuring that Online & Lifelong Learning
students are set up with an optimal path to graduation and continued
evaluation of degree progress.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares academic Education Plans for students admitted into undergraduate
and graduate online learning programs that contain a term-by-term schedule
and an outline of program study that accounts for transfer credits.
Ensures that each online-degree student under his/her responsibility is
set up with an optimal path to graduation, including approving transfer
evaluation credit and maintaining the Ed Plan from semester to semester as
each student progresses through the degree program.
Has authority to override any conflict in the student's Ed Plan for the
degree program.
Provides direction to Admissions Representative and/or Success Coach
concerning the Ed Plan and determines pathway for any conflict resolutions
concerning options for transfer credit that do not fall into pre-approved
guidelines.
Coordinates with the Registrar's office to ensure consistency of
procedures and practices and to maximize operational efficiencies between
Online & Lifelong Learning and the Registrar's office.
Completes other tasks as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION: Requires a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Requires two years of experience preferably in higher education
staff/administration. Prior experience in working with adult learners
preferred.
Will be an ambassador for ORU and must be able to perform as such. Must be
able to exhibit genuine enthusiasm about ORU; be sensitive to the needs of
adult learners, faculty, and staff members; and communicate well with
them.
Must be computer-literate. Knowledge of Elucian (Banner) and SalesForce
software is beneficial. Must have a basic working knowledge of MS Word and
Excel.
Good reading, mathematical, oral, written, grammatical, proofreading,
computer, and organization skills are a must.
Must be able to articulate thoughts well and have an eye for detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are paramount for
effective communication with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
Incumbent must be naturally a self-starter.
Position requires accuracy of data entry, critical thinking, and ability
to multi-task.
Must have the ability to:
Maintain composure in a fast-pace, high-pressure environment and be
willing to work additional hours during peak enrollment times.
Work both as a team member and independently.
Use sound judgment regarding organizational and departmental regulations,
procedures, and policies.
Handle multi-tasks in the midst of a sometimes fast-paced office and event
related environment.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, especially for the purpose
of receiving and transmitting information.
Quickly establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, faculty,
alumni, and administration.
Maintain high confidentiality of information, given the nature and scope
of information that is available in this and other interrelated offices.
Maintains compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) policy and its' procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all
individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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