Student Affairs Specialist

PositionTitle

STUDENTAFFAIRSSPECIALIST

GonzalesCampus

Full-time

AppointedbytheChancelloroftheCollegeuponrecommendationoftheAssociateVice Chancellor for Student Affairs

DirectlyresponsibletotheExecutiveDirectorofEnrollmentManagement

$42000

This is a professional position charged with managing and assisting with various student services functions. These will include but may not be limited to data collection and dissemination verification and creation of policy and procedures of Student Services affairs and original composition of materials and documents for the Dean of Students/Director of Student Services. This position will serve as administrative support for all departments within Student Services.

QualificationsandSkillsEducation:MinimumRequirements:

BachelorsDegreewithaminimumoftwoyearsexperienceinacollege/universitysettingor AssociatesDegreewith aminimumoffiveyearsdirectadministrative/frontdeskexperience.

• ProficientinMSOfficeSuite
• Stronginterpersonalandcommunicationskills.
• Confidentinconflictresolutionandde-escalationstrategies
• Excellentorganizationalabilitiesandattentiontodetail.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment

• StudentServicesexperienceinahigher educationsetting.

Experienceusingacollege/university-levelstudentinformationmanagementsystemsuch as Banner.

• Canvas experience

AffirmativeAction/EEOStatement:

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communitiesandbusinessesoftheriverparishesregionofLouisianatoprovideworkforce training certificates diplomas and Associate Degrees.

Pleasevisitourwebsiteformoreinformation:.

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1962 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of notdiscriminateonthebasisofracecolor religionsexnationalorigin age disability marital status or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator Shalither S. Cushenberry has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscriminationpolicyat or.

AtRPCCthelackofEnglishlanguageskillswillnotbeabarriertoadmissionandparticipation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

Student Services Support & Front Desk Operations 35%

• Function as front counter personnel; provide primary phone support; and assist in appropriate triage of student needs.
• Proactively and positively greet and assist all visitors students parents service workers and community members.
• Answer routine questions regarding enrollment processes financial aid programs of study and Student Services policies and procedures through email phone calls and walk-in traffic.
• Demonstrate the ability to resolve customer issues while maintaining confidentiality of student and parent financial and personal information.
• Provide student ID assistance.
• Maintain current literature and information in lobby areas student lounge bulletin boards internal TV monitors and external marquee communications.

Student Records Data Entry & Communication 35%

• Receive scan upload and process various student records and documentation in accordance with college procedures.
• Enter and maintain prospective student information for walk-in inquiries incoming calls and outbound call campaigns within the college database and student systems.
• Conduct outbound call campaigns to prospective and current students regarding admissions enrollment registration retention and student success initiatives.
• Assist with coordination and dissemination of campus-wide Student Services communications and informational materials.

Administrative & Departmental Support 15%

• Acts as administrative liaison to Student Services staff and informs supervisor on matters to be considered.
• Initiate timely completion of supply orders purchase requisitions IT support tickets and routine departmental requests.
• Assist and coordinate closely with campus constituencies across all locations including Academic Affairs Business Office Faculty Administration Workforce and WorkReady U to ensure consistency and visibility of communication and services.
• Assist with coordination of student worker duties training and schedules.

Campus Engagement & Event Support 10%

• Assist with campus tours open house events recruitment activities and other campus events as directed.
• Support student engagement and outreach initiatives sponsored by Student Services.

Professional Development & Other Duties 5%

• Facilitate and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.