Identity Verification Technician

Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Identity Verification Technician supports the University’s efforts to maintain the integrity of student identity information and related systems. This position is part of the Information Technology department and works closely with Enrollment to review applicant data, validate identities, and assist with resolving potential issues. The role helps safeguard institutional data, ensure accurate student records, and support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Essential Responsibilities Review and analyze student identity information to identify inconsistencies or potential concerns. Perform follow-up verification steps and coordinate with Enrollment and IT staff as needed. Document findings and assist with tracking trends or patterns that may require further attention. Support ongoing improvements to verification procedures and related workflows. Handle sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong attention to detail and analytical ability. Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy. Basic understanding of cybersecurity and data integrity. Preferred Skills Experience with student information systems, CRM, or workflow management tools. Familiarity with data verification, compliance, or information security processes. Prior experience in higher education or enrollment operations. Location On-site position located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.