Work Study - Student Accounts Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA, offers a work study position as Student Accounts Assistant. This program provides funds for part-time work around class schedules and supports college/community services.

Responsibilities include processing payments, reviewing checks, assisting at the front desk, and generating department reports while guiding students to the right specialist. 20 hours weekly, 7:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to keep information confidential.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to work with others.
• Must be dependable and able to work an established schedule.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply payments to student accounts.
• Review returned checks and direct funds/refunds as necessary.
• Review mail and other received items and distribute to the appropriate Student Accounts personnel.
• Work with Student Accounts specialists to generate and review department reports.
• Work at the front desk and assist with student questions and requests.
• Direct students to the correct specialist as needed.
• Gain exposure to processes in bookkeeping, accounting, regulation, and other applicable specialties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficient with computers

Effective communicator

Dependable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Work Study - Student Accounts Assistant

Job Number

Job Number 27-W42

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

Process and apply payments to student accounts. Review returned checks and direct funds/refunds as necessary. Review mail and other received items and distribute to the appropriate Student Accounts personnel. Work with Student Accounts specialists to generate and review department reports. Work at the front desk and assist with student questions and requests. Direct students to the correct specialist as needed. Student will gain exposure to processes in bookkeeping, accounting, regulation, and other applicable specialties. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications. Must be able to keep information confidential. Must be an effective communicator with the ability to work with others. Must be dependable and able to work an established schedule.

Work Schedule

20 hours per week between the hours of 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/01/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 04/05/2027

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

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