Academic Personnel Records Coordinator
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Data Entry -
HR/Recruitment
Job Title
Academic Personnel Records Coordinator I
Physical LocationKent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary$16.85/hour
Basic FunctionResponsible for the day-to-day maintenance of personnel records for processes such as employment, promotion and tenure, benefits, payroll, records retention, and reporting. Performs a variety of administrative functions ensuring data integrity and compliance with university policies, regulations and protocols. Maintains accurate personnel information while working independently under general direction. Reports to designated supervisor.
Examples of Duties- Researches, analyzes, prepares and processes personnel actions maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Confirms accuracy and integrity of data entered and assures information is available on a timely basis; corrects and updates personnel data as needed.
- Responds to inquiries and provides guidance in the completion of personnel workflows and paperwork; explains personnel policies and procedures.
- Responsible for on-boarding new faculty, staff and/or graduate assistants, distributing and collecting new-hire information via electronic signature software.
- Actively participates in cyclical HRIS processes including HRIS upgrades, testing of system changes, workflow implementations and year-end rolls, etc.
- Assists in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for personnel employment records.
- Works directly with IT security and access management department to ensure all new hires have access to university systems in a timely manner.
- Works closely with payroll department to ensure timely processing of personnel actions; reviews payroll and verifies appropriate deductions are applied to assignments.
- Troubleshoots and resolves problems, determines correct pay schedule from several alternatives, contacts faculty and administrative staff to clarify or obtain information.
- May prepare employment agreements for unclassified staff.
- Performs related duties as required.
High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of general office experience utilizing computer applications and/or records processing experience utilizing human resource information systems.
Knowledge Of- Records processing, maintenance and retention
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Digital signature software (e.g., Docu Sign)
- Written and interpersonal communication to effectively interact with university personnel and outside constituents
- Providing excellent customer service
- Understand human resources and payroll concepts, practices and procedures
- Manage time effectively and set priorities
- Work with a diverse population of staff, faculty and outside constituents
- Attend to details and maintain accurate records
- Recognize patterns and issues in set of data and determine relevant and irrelevant data when conducting analytical work
- Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
- Work in a high volume and high paced environment
- Independently perform operational, transactional and technical tasks
- Explain information, policies and procedures to specific situations and respond to sensitive inquiries
- Exercise discretion in distributing and receiving information of a confidential and sensitive nature
Experience in higher education or other Ohio public service experience.
AssessmentsAsterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions /Physical Requirements
None
Working ScheduleMonday - Friday 8am - 5pm; however schedule may vary to meet departmental needs
Additional InformationMust pass a security check.
DisclaimerThe intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where…
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