Student Services Specialist - Hybrid (Engineering)

Abundance Network; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Mechanical Engineering department seeks a Student Services Specialist. The role supports admissions, financial aid, housing, registrar, visa services, and student life, reporting to the Director of Student and Academic Services.

Key duties include curriculum planning, data entry, and responding to routine inquiries. This role requires strong communication skills, basic IT proficiency, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply university policies and external regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support across admissions, financial aid, housing, registrar, visa services, student life and career counseling.
• Assist with department curriculum planning and scheduling; support faculty and students.
• Handle routine inquiries from students, staff, and external contacts; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Maintain records in databases and prepare basic reports; support events and outreach activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Office administration

Policy compliance

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stanford University’s Mechanical Engineering department seeks a Student Services Specialist. The role supports admissions, financial aid, housing, registrar, visa services, and student life, reporting to the Director of Student and Academic Services.

Key duties include curriculum planning, data entry, and responding to routine inquiries. This role requires strong communication skills, basic IT proficiency, and a collaborative approach.