Cashiering and Registration Specialist

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Cashiering and Registration Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in managing student registration and cashiering functions. This position offers the chance to engage with students and staff while ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, providing exceptional customer service, and assisting students with payment plans. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are looking to make a difference in the academic community, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must have prior work experience as a Cashiering & Registration Specialist.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform cashiering and record-keeping functions for college programs.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain student records.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Bookkeeping

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience as Cashiering & Registration Specialist

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Administrative Software System

Calculator

Job description

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Title: Cashiering and Registration Specialist

05/09/2025

Apply by date: 05/22/2025

Application status: Accepting Applications

Position type: Full-time

$37,000 per year

Working Hours:

Working hours for this position consist of a 7.5 hour day (between the hours of 8:00am and 7:30pm), exclusive of a 1/2 or 1 hour lunch. These hours to be agreed upon between the supervisor and employee at the onset of employment. Position normally requires working Monday through Friday which includes one evening per week.

The position may require additional evening and weekend work on occasion with the Employee having the option of working this time in addition to or in lieu of regular hours.

Summary:

Primary responsibilities of this position are cashiering, record keeping and registration activities for all programs of the College both credit and non-credit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform student registration functions in accordance with institutional standards and practices
• Perform cashiering and related functions in accordance with institutional standards and practices
• Negotiate payment plans and assist students in paying off debt
• Perform record keeping functions in conjunction with cashiering, registration and other office functions
• Maintain courses and sections as required
• Maintain accurate information on all aspects of student records
• Provide office coverage
• Perform office functions such as correspondence, copying, record keeping, etc.
• Perform record keeping such as journal entries as needed
• Research, analyze, maintain and report on student accounts as needed
• Provide professional and pleasant customer service to all individuals. Provide accurate and timely service to all individuals
• Provide routine direction to Work Student Program employees assigned to the area
• Assist with student refund and related procedures
• Assist in the de-registration process
• Manage confidential and sensitive information in an ethical and professional manner
• Ensure all security procedures (including safe locking procedures) are consistently applied in accordance with institutional standards and practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Prior work experience as a college Cashiering & Registration Specialist

Preferred:

• One year of data entry experience
• One year of bookkeeping and/or cashiering experience
• Proficient in the use of a calculator and/or adding machine

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, spread sheet software; data- based programming and word processing software and proficiency in typing (must be able to type at least 35 wpm) and keyboarding. Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel). Must be proficient in the use of the college’s Administrative software system.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain rapport with customers, staff, and students.

Communication Skills:

Ability to read and interpret general publications. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, staff and students.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to calculate, count and change currency. Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.