Work Study - Student Accounts Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Work Study Student Accounts Assistant in Ankeny. The role supports the Student Accounts team by processing payments and assisting with inquiries while providing services aligned to the college’s accounting processes.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) with a daytime schedule and opportunities to learn about bookkeeping and regulatory practices within higher education.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must 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 bookkeeping, accounting, regulation, and related areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computers

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Dependability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Work Study - Student Accounts Assistant

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-W42

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call

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.

Desired Qualifications

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

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible for Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you enrolled in financial aid eligible courses as a DMACC student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please provide your student schedule. (Open Ended Question)
• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)