Support Specialist

SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, seeks a part-time Specialized Support Assistant for the Hispanic Leadership Development department. The role focuses on student support, translation, and communications.

Responsibilities include guiding admissions, coordinating registrations, and managing social media outreach; supervising student workers and tutors; and connecting students with counseling and tutoring resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist prospective students throughout the admissions process, providing clear information and guidance.
• Coordinate class registration activities, ensuring a smooth transition for new and returning students.
• Communicate effectively with students through multiple channels regarding registration, programs, events, and resources.
• Collaborate with other departments to disseminate important announcements and updates to students.
• Manage the office's social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and any additional platforms the office establishes.
• Respond to students' service tickets by providing personalized support and guidance to students, addressing academic, personal, and social needs
• Connect students with counseling, tutoring, and academic advising.
• Plan and organize events and activities that enhance student engagement and foster a sense of community.
• Coordinate logistics, marketing, and outreach for all events.
• Develop and implement initiatives that promote student success, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs.
• Monitor student progress and intervene as needed to support academic achievement and retention.
• Provide personalized support to HLD Professors addressing translation of content, coordination of substantive interaction meetings, and any other support required for the development of the courses with excellence.
• Keep the FAQ section of the HLD website current.
• Maintain the office's continuity structure, including its supporting documents for each position in coordination with the Office Admin. Assistant.
• Support students seeking assistance with writing assignments.
• Recruit and train tutors, develop resources, and assess the effectiveness of Writing Center services as needed.
• Ensure that students' experience with our platforms remains seamless and user-friendly.
• Monitor and uphold the quality of online course content.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of HLD as needs arise.
• Supervise student workers, tutors, or interns involved in student development activities.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wake Forest, NC 27587Position Type: Part TimeJOB TITLE: Specialized Support Assistant Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Hispanic Leadership Development

SUPERVISOR: Director

REVISED: 8/11/2026

I. Purpose of the Job

To foster a supportive and engaging environment that facilitates students' academic success, personal growth, and overall satisfaction within the institution. Support the faculty in the translation and delivery of their class content.

II. Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Admissions and Registration

• Assist prospective students throughout the admissions process, providing clear information and guidance.


• Coordinate class registration activities, ensuring a smooth transition for new and returning students.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with students through multiple channels (email, phone, in person, and social media) regarding registration, programs, events, and resources.


• Collaborate with other departments to disseminate important announcements and updates to students.


• Manage the office's social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and any additional platforms the office establishes.

Student Support

• Respond to students' service tickets by providing personalized support and guidance to students, addressing academic, personal, and social needs-such as prayer and accountability.


• Connect students with appropriate resources and services, including counseling, tutoring, and academic advising.

Events

• Plan and organize events and activities that enhance student engagement and foster a sense of community.


• Coordinate logistics, marketing, and outreach for all events.

Student Success

• Develop and implement initiatives that promote student success, including workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs.


• Monitor student progress and intervene as needed to support academic achievement and retention.

Faculty Support:

• Provide personalized support to HLD Professors addressing translation of content, coordination of substantive interaction meetings, and any other support required for the development of the courses with excellence.

Website and Continuity

• Keep the FAQ section of the HLD website current.


• Maintain the office's continuity structure, including its supporting documents for each position in coordination with the Office Admin. Assistant.

Spanish Writing Center

• Support students seeking assistance with writing assignments.


• Recruit and train tutors, develop resources, and assess the effectiveness of Writing Center services as needed.

Online Learning Experience

• Ensure that students' experience with our platforms remains seamless and user-friendly.


• Monitor and uphold the quality of online course content.

III. Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of HLD as needs arise.

IV. Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise student workers, tutors, or interns involved in student development activities.

Qualifications