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University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama’s One-Stop department is hiring a One-Stop Generalist I to support students through the completion process. You will handle inquiries about financial aid, student accounts, and related services via phone, chat, and in-person visits.

The role emphasizes accurate information, quick responses, and a student-first approach, with attendance and flexible hours as required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Preference for customer service in a student-focused higher education environment or student support services.

Responsibilities

• Supports student efforts to transition to USA and achieve completion goals.
• Answers questions via phone, live chat, and in-person visits about financial aid, student accounts, and other student services.
• Directs inquiries to other departments as applicable.
• Logs communications in the database for audit purposes.
• Assists with onboarding and refresher trainings.
• Provides accurate information quickly with strong communication skills and knowledge.
• Maintains a student-first mentality in calls and visits.
• Attends schedules and participates in after-hours events as needed.
• Provides general office support to keep the office functioning.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Student support

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posting Details

Position Number 005357

Position Title One-Stop Generalist I - 005357

Division Finance and Administration

Department 172653 - SFS One-Stop

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications Customer service in a student focused higher education environment or student support services is preferred.

Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s One-Stop department of is seeking to hire a One-Stop Generalist I.

Essential Functions

• Supports student efforts to successfully transition to USA and reach their completion goals, providing guidance to applicants and students who need additional support to navigate the student experience.
• Answers incoming questions via phone calls, live chats, and in-person visits regarding federal financial aid, student account services, and questions related to other student services areas as needed.
• Directs incoming inquiries to other departments, as applicable.
• Logs communications in the database for audit trail purposes.
• Assists with onboarding and refresher trainings.
• Provides accurate information quickly, efficiently, and with a positive attitude by demonstrating a high-level of communication skills and extensive knowledge.
• Ensures calls and visits are managed with a student-first mentality.
• Attends and participates in schedules events during and after office hours, as needed.
• Participates in extended office hours as scheduled during the year.
• Provides general office support that assists in the functioning of the office.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular