Cashiering & Registration Specialist

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College seeks a Cashiering & Registration Specialist to support student services, registration processing, and cashiering functions. The role requires accurate record keeping and patient customer service for both credit and non-credit programs.

The position emphasizes daily financial transactions, data entry, and responsible handling of confidential information with standard college software systems. Evening once per week may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm and proficient keyboarding.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform student registration functions per college standards.
• Handle cashiering and related financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate records and student account information.
• Keep courses and sections up to date.
• Provide courteous customer service to students and staff.
• Cover office duties and routine communications.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Administrative software

Job description

Background Check

If you are chosen for this position, a background check will be required. Full details regarding the background check are available here.

RACC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will be used only in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Job Details

Title:Cashiering & Registration SpecialistAnnounce date:08/05/2026Apply by date:08/19/2026Application status:Accepting ApplicationsPosition type: Full-timeSalary:$37,000 per yearWorking Hours:

Working hours for this position consist of a 7.5 hour period per day (between the hours of 8:0 am 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

1. Perform student registration functions in accordance with institutional standards and practices
2. Perform cashiering and related functions in accordance with institutional standards and practices
3. Perform record keeping functions in conjunction with cashiering, registration and other office functions
4. Maintain courses and sections as required
5. Maintain accurate information on all aspects of student records
6. Provide office coverage
7. Perform office functions such as correspondence, copying, record keeping, etc.
8. Perform record keeping such as journal entries as needed
9. Research, analyze, maintain and report on student accounts as needed
10. Provide professional and pleasant customer service to all individuals. Provide accurate and timely service to all individuals.
11. Provide routine direction to Work Student Program employees assigned to the area
12. Assist with student refund and related procedures
13. Assist in the de-registration process
14. Manage confidential and sensitive information in an ethical and professional manner.
15. Ensure all security procedures (including safe locking procedures) are consistently applied in accordance with institutional standards and practices
16. 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

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. Experience using 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). A skills test may be required. Must be able to learn how to use College’s Administrative software system.

Preferred

1. One year of data entry experience
2. One year of bookkeeping and/or cashiering experience
3. Secretarial experience helpful
4. Proficient in the use of a calculator and/or adding machine
5. Bilingual: English / Spanish

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 able to learn how to use College’s Administrative software system. A skills test may be required.

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.

Work Environment

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.

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