Student Services Specialist (non-classified, not included in step pay calculations)

Fort Lewis; Durango (CO); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado seeks an Enrollment Services/Advising Office professional. A 2+ year background in enrollment services or advising is preferred, with an associate degree or higher and a Bachelor’s degree.

The role requires learning complex student-information systems, handling confidential data, and strong Microsoft Office proficiency. On-site work in a campus setting is expected.

Formación

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in an office or service environment.
• Ability to learn complex computer systems and administrative procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a high volume of work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Handle confidential information appropriately; proficiency with common office technology.
• 2+ years in a college/university enrollment services or advising office.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with student records software: Workday, Perceptive Content, Slate.
• Knowledge of best practices in academic records management.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Office software proficiency

Confidentiality handling

Learning new systems

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educación

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Workday

Perceptive Content

Slate Student Success

Descripción del empleo

* Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;* Experience working in an office or service environment* Demonstrated ability to learn complex computer systems and administrative procedures* Strong attention to detail* Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel* Ability to organize and prioritize a high volume of work;* Good written and verbal communication skills* Ability to handle confidential information appropriately; proficiency with common office technology.* Two (2) or more years experience in a college or university enrollment services or advising office.* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* Experience using specialized software applications for student records management, such as Workday, Perceptive Content, and Slate Student Success.* Knowledge of best practices in academic records management.* Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).* Ability to work in a confined area.* Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to computer and telephone equipment* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work* Light to moderate lifting is required* **Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position*** **Resume*** **Names and contact information for three current, professional references****Notice to Prospective Employees:**The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.