Work Study, Admissions & Outreach

State Fair Community College; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

State Fair Community College is seeking an Admission & Outreach Work Study to support daily office responsibilities and provide excellent customer service for guests both in person and by phone. The role assists prospective students with the application process, conducts outreach campaigns, and handles data entry, scanning, and filing to keep records up to date.

The position is hourly and part-time, designed for SFCC students enrolled in the current semester, and emphasizes communication,

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Current SFCC student preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Customer service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for walk-ins and phone calls.
• Respond to admissions emails accurately and promptly.
• Assist prospective students in the application process.
• Execute calling campaigns to obtain required materials.
• Perform scanning, data entry, filing and indexing tasks.
• Enter inquiry information and maintain records.
• Assist with campus events and campus information/directions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Independence

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Active SFCC student

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

State Fair Community College is an accessible, learning-centered institution, enriching its students and community by providing skills, knowledge and perspectives essential for a changing world.

The Admission & Outreach Work Study is an hourly position with responsibilities to assist with daily office responsibilities.

Provide excellent customer service for walk-ins and phone calls for all guests.

Promptly respond to admissions emails with accuracy.

Assist prospective students in the application process.

Execute calling campaigns to encourage students to submit required materials for their application.

Scanning, data entry, hard copy and electronic filing and indexing.

Enter inquiry information.

Assist with on campus events, campus tours and other campus information/direction to relevant office.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• High school graduate
• Current SFCC student
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking/problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-starter
• Can work independently

This position is a part of the Federal work-study program, to qualify you must be a State Fair Community College student enrolled in the current semester and eligible for Financial Aid thorough the Federal Work-study program.

The job is in a fast-paced environment that requires good communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. Candidate will possess a working knowledge of computers, excellent oral and written communications skills, demonstrate student centeredness and be able to interact with a broad range of people with diverse backgrounds in a positive manner. Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.

Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.