Student Services Specialist

Position: Student Services Welcome Specialist
Location: Dallas

Student Services Specialist

Open until filled

The Student Services Specialist serves as the initial guide for new, current, and returning students and provides essential front-line administrative support within the Student Services division. This position assists students with enrollment, registration, advising, financial aid, orientation, testing, and other college processes; triages inquiries; connects students with specialized Student Services staff; and provides information and referrals in a professional, welcoming, and confidential manner.

The position also provides operational support for the Student Pantry, including student check-in, pantry access, and inventory tracking.

Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of professionalism in representing the College including confidentiality in all aspects of the position's responsibilities and adherence to policies, procedures, and other established guidelines. Adhere to professional accountability and accept responsibility for managing situations and problems. Work cooperatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and College objectives. Provide a high level of service to customers by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships.

Participate in cross-training to assist in other Student Services areas and functions as needed.

Knowledge of Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA) rules and regulations.

Perform in a professional manner that promotes collaboration, collegiality, and outstanding customer service for both internal and external clients.

Provide information to students, faculty, and staff through personal contact, telephone, and/or e-mail.

Greet and assist students in person or by telephone by routing to the appropriate department, taking messages, answering questions, and finding solutions to student concerns.

Assist students in completing admissions, financial aid, curriculum and continuing education registrations, orientation, and testing processes. Handle student matters and emergencies in a confidential manner. Assist with walk-ins and scheduled appointment check-in processes and help students navigate online student portals and forms.

Complete help desk tickets for technical or repair issues as needed for the 2nd Floor Myers Center.

Assist with Student Pantry check-in and recordkeeping, including using Student Pantry tracking software to check students in for pantry services, add students to the system as needed, and maintain accurate student participation records while protecting student confidentiality.

Assist students with accessing the Student Pantry by providing directions, escorting students to the pantry as needed, and helping ensure a welcoming, organized, and respectful experience.

Assist with Student Pantry recordkeeping, including entering or updating inventory information in Student Pantry tracking software, adding inventory to the system as needed, and helping ensure inventory records remain accurate and current.

Keep Welcome Desk fully stocked with the necessary handouts, brochures, maps, calendars, etc.

Stay informed of departmental, divisional, and College procedures.

Enter data, when needed, for all areas of Student Services. Assist with document imaging of student files.

Evening and weekend work hours will vary depending on College needs, registration, and special events.

Serve as backup administrative assistant to the Vice President for Student Services and the Dean of Student Development and Support Services when the administrative assistant is away from their desk. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or the Vice President for Student Services.

Be informed and knowledgeable regarding student information needs from multiple offices including, but not limited to, curriculum registration and records, continuing education registration, new student advising, returning student advising, admissions, financial aid, veterans affairs, counseling services, success coaching, basic needs resources and support, student government association, student conduct, Vice President for Student Services' office, TRIO SSS, and placement testing.

Minimum Education Qualifications

High school diploma or GED/HSE required.

Relevant associate degree from a regionally accredited college preferred.

Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) preferred.

Minimum Experience Qualifications

Two years' clerical experience in a business or educational setting…