Part-Time Work-Study: Student Accounts Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Work Study for the Student Accounts team. This part-time role supports processing payments, handling inquiries, and assisting at the front desk to help students manage their accounts with confidentiality and reliability.

The position offers a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, typically 7:30am–4:30pm, with work that provides exposure to bookkeeping and accounting tasks within the Student Accounts office.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to keep information confidential.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to work with others.
• Must be dependable and able to work an established schedule.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply payments to student accounts.
• Review returned checks and direct funds/refunds as necessary.
• Review mail and other received items and distribute to the appropriate Student Accounts personnel.
• Work at the front desk and assist with student questions and requests.
• Direct students to the correct specialist as needed.
• Gain exposure to bookkeeping, accounting, and related processes.

Skills

Proficiency with computers

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Dependable

Job description

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Work Study for the Student Accounts team. This part-time role supports processing payments, handling inquiries, and assisting at the front desk to help students manage their accounts with confidentiality and reliability.

The position offers a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week, typically 7:30am–4:30pm, with work that provides exposure to bookkeeping and accounting tasks within the Student Accounts office.