Part-Time Specialist III, Student Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 1,772,971 - 2,525,140; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, collegial work environment

Excellent work/life balance

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Additional benefits available upon request

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Specialist III, Student Services to assist students with academic advising, financial aid, and other support processes. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for an Associate degree and bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $15.60 along with benefits such as tuition waiver and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate degree is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with registration and admissions processes.
• Advise students on academic advising and financial aid.
• Orient students to help them succeed in college.
• Advise high school students on dual credit and admissions.
• Process transcripts and analyze transfer coursework.
• Determine residency requirements.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High-level computer skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change

Ability to gain and retain extensive details regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

PC workstation

Microsoft Windows environment

Job description

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: The Part‑time Specialist III, Student Services has in-depth knowledge of functions and processes throughout the scope of the specialty area. This position acts as a primary expert and provides advice and information to others. Ensures that all College and department policies and procedures surrounding assigned area are implemented and correctly carried out by others. Primarily performs specialized, specific functions requiring knowledge and experience in a particular field, area or department function. Typical duties may include information gathering and review, presentation of information in verbal or written form, and some interpretation of information.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists students in processes relating to registration and admissions including academic advising on course transferability
2. Provides advice and counsel in areas of expertise such as academic advising, financial aid, and student records
3. Informs and orients students in order to help them succeed in college setting
4. May advise high school students and parents on requirements for dual credit, admissions and determine exceptional admission
5. May provide expertise to others in the processing of transcripts
6. May analyze transfer coursework, accreditation, catalogs and numbering/grading systems to affect and maintain the Degree Audit system files
7. May determine residency requirements
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High-level computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change
• Ability to gain and retain extensive details regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Salary & Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

• Supportive, collegial work environment
• Excellent work/life balance
• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan
• Additional benefits not listed are available upon request

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