Student Support Specialist

Odessa College
  • Odessa, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Student Support Specialist

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    Position Details

    Position Information

    Working Title Student Support Specialist Position Status Part Time Department Enrollment Services General Summary

    The Wrangler Express/Call Center will provide first-class customer service to all customers by phone, email, instant chat and in person. This area serves as the front door to Odessa College and also is a first-call/visit resolution center for all student services-related needs. The Wrangler Express/Call Center serves as the first point of contact for visitors as well as the main operator for the college and directs all visitors/callers to the appropriate department or college personnel.

    Specific Position Duties

    • Provide information to prospective and current students, and the general public via phone, email, chat and in person regarding all areas and services of the college;
    • Respond to all student inquires regarding admissions, financial aid, registration, account balances and holds;
    • Processes/triages all email inquires for registration, drops, adds, and withdraws, etc.;
    • This position is responsible for processing various forms, admissions applications, linking documents;
    • Provide first-class customer service to all customers by phone, email, chat and in person, etc.;
    • Serve as a cashier, properly taking payments and receipting correctly; properly reconcile cash drawer daily and record balance in a daily log as needed;
    • Ability to follow policies and procedures and quickly learn new or additional ones, multi-tasking and paying close attention to detail required;
    • Demonstrate success of teamwork;
    • Perform other duties assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High School diploma or equivalent;
    • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule -- mornings, evenings, some holidays and Saturday work is required;
    • Typing skills including 10 key with the ability to produce accurate records and professional quality material through use of computer keyboard;
    • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet, email and instant messaging software;
    • The position requires excellent communications skills (verbal and written);
    • Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, chat and in person;
    • Must be able to sit and use the computer for long periods of time;
    • Ability to work under stress and in a high pace environment, working both independently and as a team member while dealing with all customers in an effective, efficient and professional manner.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Some college course work preferred;
    • Bilingual (verbal and written) a plus;
    • Willingness to participate in activities supporting students and Odessa College stakeholders, including community service;
    • Experience with various forms of technology and software applications

    Annual Salary Hiring Range Work Hours

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number A02002P Job Open Date Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/14963

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    LocationOdessa, TX

    Skills

    • 10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypadunmatched
    • Call Centersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financial Aidunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Instant Messagingunmatched
    • Keyboardsunmatched
    • Messaging Technologyunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Student Admissionsunmatched
    • Student Servicesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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