Specialist I, Student Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Specialist I, Student Development at South Campus. The role supports department clerical functions, data entry, transcript evaluation, and degree planning and graduation procedures.

Reporting to the campus leader, you will assist with student records, time cards, and advisement scheduling. Flexibility is required as schedules may vary, including evenings and weekends; up to 19.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• At least 1 year of public service experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation of student transcripts.
• Enter transfer work and degree plan substitutions in the computer.
• Maintain student records and files.
• Answer visitors and phone; support clerical tasks.
• Explain graduation procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer applications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Specialist I, Student Development

Department: SO Student Support Services

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $18.22

Work Hours: Flexibility is required as part-timeworkschedules may vary based on individual campus/departmentalneeds including evenings and weekends

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-timeposition, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week

Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Student DevelopmentAssistant is responsible for providing assistance in the totalclerical functions of the department to include data entry, studentassistance, transcript evaluation, and degree planning andgraduation procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements

• Assists in the evaluation of student transcripts
• Inputs transfer work and degree plan course substitutions in thecomputer
• Maintains student records and files
• Orders, receives and files transcripts
• Receives visitors and answers phone
• Processes time cards and keeps appropriate records
• Screens students for degree plans and advisementappointments
• Files degree plans and other official documents
• Maintains budget records and prepares reports
• Explains graduation procedures

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the appropriate campusleader

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subjecttochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year's working experience related to the EssentialPerformance Requirements
• One (1) year of experience providing service to the public

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one (1) year's working experience supporting educationalprogramming on substance misuse, sexual misconduct prevention,mental health awareness, and bystander intervention

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems,including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentationsoftware

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.