Enrollment Services Associate

Community College Of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Accounting Software, Background Investigation, Child Protection/Welfare, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Demographics, Disbursements, Documentation, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Financial Aid, Financial Services, Financial Transactions, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Base, Legal, Loan Origination, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Student Services, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Tuition Fees, Work From Home
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title: Enrollment Services Associate Requisition Number: SCL00410 General Description Reporting to the Coordinator, Integrated Enrollment Services with latitude for the use of independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making, the Enrollment Services Associate provides front-line support to the Financial Aid, Records and Registration, and Student Tuition Services departments. The Enrollment Services Associate provides excellent customer service while assisting students in navigating the financial aid process and understanding their financial aid status. This position collaborates with other departments throughout the Enrollment Management division to assist students with financial transactions related to their student account. Other responsibilities include data entry and processing of student registrations, curriculum and scheduling changes, and updates to student demographic information.

Responsibilities • Provide front counter coverage for Enrollment Central to assist students with financial transactions related to their student accounts and providing information concerning the financial aid process and their financial aid status. • Collaborate with personnel from Financial Aid, the Office of Records and Registration, and Admissions to research problems concerning financial aid eligibility, recommending possible solutions as needed. • Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner. • Interact with students, staff, faculty, and others in a professional and courteous manner in person, by telephone, and through email and text messaging. • Perform workshop entrance and exit counseling during peak periods and individually as needed, year-round. • Provide assistance to students and parents concerning the financial aid process and eligibility requirements. • Record and post payments, charges, and other transactions utilizing Banner, the student information system by Ellucian. • Disburse and reconcile petty cash transactions. • Adhere to internal policies and control procedures as they relate to the Student Tuition Services Office, including maintaining safekeeping of cash drawers, deposits, and other monetary instruments, reconciling deposit totals to batch summary reports, and finalizing documentation in preparation for bank deposit and maintaining various control logs, verifying input, and maintaining computerized reports. • Secure and release bank deposits to armored carriers. • Perform accurate and timely data entry of student registrations and schedule revisions, drop-add, and update student records regarding changes in student demographic information, curriculum changes, changes to admission terms, etc. • Assist student applicants with the scheduling of placement tests or registration sessions and the completion of admissions applications. • Perform imaging and indexing of student registration documents. • Process student transcript requests. • Respond to written inquiries received either by email or letter in a timely, professional, and efficient manner. • Maintain knowledge base of College and departmental practices, procedures, and policies. • Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds. • Adhere to FERPA regulations as they pertain to maintaining the security and confidentiality of all student records, as well as maintaining the confidentiality of other documents on behalf of the work area and the College. • Perform such other duties and carry out such other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Seven (7) years of related work experience required. Two (2) years of cash handling experience in a computerized environment required. Previous customer service experience required. Ability to collect proper payment, give correct change, and process payments in a manner that ensures accuracy required. Ability to comply with internal control procedures as they relate to the handling of cash required. Ability to interact with a Student Accounting system required. Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree preferred. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel preferred. Previous experience with loan origination and disbursement processes within a financial aid servicing department is preferred. Previous experience using Ellucian Banner preferred.

Work Location Main Campus

Benefits Summary

Benefits Success Starts Here" at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most. Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:

• College-paid medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Tuition remission for classes at the college • Forgivable tuition loan for classes at any accredited academic institution • 403b retirement plan • 10 College contribution with 5 employee contribution • Flexible spending accounts • Paid vacation, holiday, and personal time • Partial remote work schedule for remote work-eligible positions • Additional College benefits, including: • Winter Break: 1 week around the third week in December • New Years Spring Break: 1 week in March • Summer Hours: 4-day work week, closed on Fridays from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Open Date: 01052026 Job Posting Close Date: Type of Position: Classified Job Category: Employment Status: Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates should complete an online application. Cover Letter of interest and resume required. Name and contact information of 3 references required. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran, or any other status protected by law in matters pertaining to employment.

Supplemental Questions

  1. How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
  2. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  3. Do you have seven (7) years of related work experience?
  4. Do you have previous cash handling experience in a computerized environment?
  5. Do you have previous customer service experience?
  6. Do you have previous experience with loan origination and disbursement processes within a financial aid servicing department?
  7. Do you have experience using Banner by Ellucian?

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Community College Of Philadelphia