Admissions and Records Technician

FT Admissions and Records Technician I

Salary: $59,481.12 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: A&R Tech I-2026

Closing: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA

Department: A&R Tech I-2026

Division: Enrollment Services

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate.

Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students.

The Admissions & Records Department provides student-centered services that support enrollment, academic progress, and completion. The department is responsible for admissions processing, enrollment, residency determination, student records maintenance, transcript services, and graduation and certification evaluations, while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and college regulations.

Performs clerical duties that support admitting and enrolling students for courses. Enters data onto student records. Provides related clerical services such as correspondence in response to inquiries, tallies of course attendees, and verification of fees. Provides general clerical assistance to support student services and programs.

The Admissions and Records Technician I supports the admissions, registration, student records and accounts functions, requiring a demonstrated ability to maintain complete student records that include grades, residency, and transfer/degree/certificate status, and make independent judgments on student status.

• Processes application forms by entering application data onto a computerized student information system. Follows up on incomplete admission applications to obtain required information.
• Downloads and processes online applications, assisting students as needed with computerized registration formats.
• Serves as point of contact with students and prospective students for services provided by the department. May assist in representing the District at activities of local area high schools and/or other external agencies/organizations.
• Determines and verifies residency determinations, including exceptions and exemptions, and computes fees. Accounts for money collected. Researches and resolves problems pertaining to registration, class conflicts, fees, and other problems.
• Maintains records of student attendance, grades, drops, and other course status. Provides regular reports to faculty. Provides faculty with pertinent information regarding grade sheets, class deadlines, and related information.
• Makes adjustments to student fee records based on class schedule changes. Responds to information by departments, external agencies, and organizations to keep them appraised of current college education expenses for their clients.
• Responds to inquiries pertaining to admission and enrollment requirements and procedures. Prints and distributes form letters such as those used for admitting or welcoming new students.
• Proofs, corrects, and updates student records to comply with educational codes, identifying and updating student course repetitions, creating and forwarding academic and/or progress probationary and dismissal notification letters to affected students, and receiving and evaluating dismissal…