Admissions and Financial Support Specialist

Admissions and Financial Support Specialist

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at  or by email jobs. THIS VACANCY REQUIRES:
1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted.

The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.
2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Job Title
- Admissions and Financial Support Specialist

Campus
- Urban Campus/Des Moines, IA

Job Number - 27-C03

Employment Date
- As soon as possible.

Job Category
- Support Staff Positions

Application & Position Contact Information
- Human Resources at  or jobs for information concerning the application process. Shelby Hildreth at  or sdhildreth for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Salary Information - HIRINGRANGE: $21.80-$29.50 per hour based on experience. Pay Grade: 08

Job Summary
- Provide support to the student population through the transition into college in the areas of enrollment, financial aid, and student account processes. This support may be done in one-on-one and/or group settings. Engage in district-wide recruitment and enrollment activities and promotional events on and off campus under the guidance of the Director of Recruitment and Admission.

Essential Functions
- Provide assistance to students inquiring about or applying to DMACC. and process course registrations. On-site, and off-site provide individualized information and support on entrance requirements for programs and courses and assist students in completing the necessary steps to be admitted and/or register for college entry and classes. Collect necessary support documentation the student needs to provide and enter those documents in the College's student records system.

Schedule student appointments with advisors and counselor. Provide financial aid information and services to students. Assist students in establishing payment plans, receive and process student tuition payments and miscellaneous fees, and reconcile daily receipts. Support the completion of financial assistance applications (FAFSA, scholarships, supplemental materials, etc.) and necessary supporting documents. Provide support and assist with general student services office operations at the direction of local student services office/operations, including but not limited to visit days, family nights, campus tours, college fairs, and community outreach programming.

While adhering to Tuition office and Business Office standards, perform clerical functions for campus students, the Business Office, and non-credit students seeking assistance on campus. Accept payments for other departments, make deposits for clubs and departments, manage reimbursements of over payments, recover receipts, accept payments for various college systems and services, balance and close cash box and prepare deposits. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
- Associates degree (high school diploma and two years of related experience may substitute for associate's degree.) One year of general office experience which includes computer experience and substantial public contact. Strong communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and manage time. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree. Experience in an educational institution preferably in student services. Knowledge of educational databases (Banner, People…