Columbus State Community College Looking for Student Services Specialist Full Time

Job Number: JR000446

Location: Columbus
Campus
Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $18.50

Job Summary

The Specialist plays a critical role in
supporting department efforts at the College. This position provides programmatic, consultative, and analytical support in assigned
functional area.
Student Support

• Works with students throughout the admission and enrollment process. Counsels students
  regarding financial aid programs; regularly interacts with students and parents and follows up on missing or deficient information in
  person, by telephone, email, and chat.
• Gathers information from students in order to understand and evaluate individual
  circumstances; interprets relevant policies, procedures and guidelines to determine best course of action.
• Assists in advising
  students on issues that will impact their placement, enrollment, financial assistance including the potential effect of changes in their
  course load, withdrawal from their classes and eligibility for a refund of tuition charges, and adherence to the Satisfactory Academic
  Progress standards policy and appeal process.
• Provides computer navigation support to students utilizing self-service student portal
  and other electronic tools. Assist students in self-serve processing of course drop/adds, completing the admission applications, signing up
  for College sponsored workshops and events, accessing enrollment verifications, making tuition payments, resetting passwords, completing
  FAFSA applications, master promissory notes, entrance counseling, etc.
• Helps with workshops and explains College admission process,
  enrollment steps, and ongoing student service requirements.  Counsels students on understanding their financial obligations and educating
  them on how Columbus State Community College, federal, state and third-party resources can provide assistance.
• Participates in the
  planning, coordination, and implementation of recruitment and advising activities designed to attract and enroll new
  students.

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Customer Service

• Provides comprehensive customer service in a high volume and challenging,
  fast-paced environment, resolving most issues on the spot and referring student to appropriate department for further assistance as
  necessary. Interprets and responds to student inquiries in-person, via the telephone and electronically regarding admissions, financial aid,
  registration and general college policies and procedures.
• Facilitates engaging presentations, first semester course recommendations,
  financial aid support, and general support to new students and their families. Provides information on course selection, prerequisite
  authorizations and other permissions needed for student registrations. Provides guidance on department and campus
  processes.

Clerical

• Tracks all activities, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends outreach changes and
  improvements. General duties which may include scanning documents; distributing and processing of mail; updating and ordering
  admissions/registration publications/forms and various office supplies. Maintain confidentiality of student records and other
  information.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Ongoing

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion
  for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.  

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma or
  GED
• Three (3) years’ progressively responsible clerical experience in the area of the assigned specialized
  funtion.

Additional License Requirements:

• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to
  work site(s).

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled
Hours:

40

Additional Information

In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the
following:

• Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty
  positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when
  completing your aplication.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in
  your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

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