Full-time Information Helpdesk/Switchboard Operator

Robeson Community College; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson Community College is seeking an Information Helpdesk and Switchboard Specialist to be the friendly first point of contact for students, prospective students, families, visitors, employees, and community members. This role supports admissions processes, directs inquiries to the right offices, and maintains up-to-date RCC resources while protecting FERPA confidentiality.

The successful candidate will combine welcoming communication with knowledge of college programs and services to help

Responsibilities

• Strong front-line customer service skills.
• Ability to greet and assist diverse individuals professionally.
• Familiarity with admissions processes and campus resources.

Job description

The Information Helpdesk and Switchboard Specialist serves as a primary point of contact and centralized information resource for Robeson Community College students, prospective students, families, visitors, employees, and community members. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this position provides professional, welcoming, and student-centered assistance in person and by telephone while helping individuals successfully navigate College programs, services, resources, and processes.

The Specialist maintains broad working knowledge of curriculum programs, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, and College services to answer general questions, provide basic student-record guidance within authorized access, assist with routine processes, and connect individuals with the appropriate College department or specialist when additional assistance is required.

Relationships

The Information Helpdesk/Switchboard Operator functions with direction and supervision of the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact and College Information Hub for students, prospective students, families, visitors, employees, and community members.
• Greet and assist individuals in a welcoming, professional, and student-centered manner.
• Operate the College's primary telephone/switchboard function, respond to general inquiries, and accurately route calls to appropriate departments and personnel.
• Assess student and visitor inquiries and provide accurate information, assistance, or appropriate referrals.
• Maintain broad working knowledge of RCC academic programs, Continuing Education and Workforce Development programs, departments, student services, campus resources, policies, procedures, locations, and important dates.
• Provide general guidance regarding admissions, NC Residency, transcript submission, financial aid processes, academic advising, registration, student records, orientation, Continuing Education registration, and other common College processes.
• Assist students and visitors with locating forms, webpages, online resources, College offices, and appropriate personnel.
• Provide basic assistance with routine student processes and student-facing technology within established College procedures and authorized access.
• Utilize a warm handoff approach by identifying the individual's need, connecting the individual with the appropriate office or specialist, and explaining next steps when an inquiry cannot be resolved at the Helpdesk.
• Maintain current College directory information, departmental contacts, referral pathways, frequently asked questions, and other Helpdesk resources.
• Protect student information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and College policies and procedures.
• Refer specialized matters requiring professional judgment or authorization to the appropriate College personnel.