OPS Student Success Program Assistant

Department Student Success Initiatives-OPS Compensation $19.00 Hourly General Description/Primary Purpose The primary purpose of the Academic Support Specialist will be to provide administrative support to students, faculty and staff to address individual needs including challenges. This individual will help to support students through referral to appropriate campus resources and through collaboration with other support units to ensure timely and effective assistance.

UNF’s Student Success team offers a high energy, collegial work culture where team members contribute every day to helping students succeed. Y ou will rapidly develop portable, marketable skills, expand connections to other professionals in Higher Education, and enjoy opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Your day-to-day efforts will emphasize self-directed and autonomous work. Apply today to become part of a team that empowers students with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to succeed.

Job Function Provides customer service to incoming customers as the first point of contact

Manages front office processes

Provides one-on-one assistance in person, via telephone, and e-mail Manages the Office email inboxes and voicemail boxes

Directs student inquires appropriately and efficiently

Assists the Director/Associate and Assistant Director and Advising Staff with organizing and preparing for New Student Orientations Assists with End of Term processes as determined by the Advising Leadership team Under the direction of the Advising Director, assists with registration functions such as lifting holds, providing registration overrides

Hires, trains, schedules, and manages student workers

Will supervise student assistant staff.

Marginal Functions Must be able to work on the occasional Saturday to assist/participate in university events.

During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence.

Departmental Requirements Experience working in a fast-paced customer service setting preferred

Always maintains a professional demeanor

Higher education experience preferred but not required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both spoken and written) required

Ability to maintain calm in a somewhat stressful environment

Strong organization skills

Comfortable learning new technology

Ability to learn new information through training and provide accurate information in answering inquiries via phone and email

Must be able to perform processing and work task

Required Qualifications Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.

In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers.

In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

CarnegieUNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
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