South Texas College

Job Announcement # 2008 – 2032

 

Job Title:                    STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT

Campus:                     Mid Valley    

Department:             Student Information Center

Reports To:                Director of Outreach, Orientation & Welcome Centers

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

Salary:                        $24,000/ year minimum

Starting Date:            Immediately

Closing Date:             Open until filled.  Screening to begin March 26, 2008

 

SUMMARY

Provides current college information to prospective students, students, faculty/staff.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

1.   Provides a positive, friendly and knowledgeable impression of the College; assists students with information for successful college entrance.

2.   Collect, organize and distribute current and accurate information to prospective students, faculty/staff and general public.

3.   Assists divisions/departments in informing targeted groups by distributing flyers or participating in out bound call efforts

4.   Prepares and mails all requests for general and/or specific information regarding the College,

5.   Provides call center support.

6.   Assists other departments during peak registration periods.

7.   Accepts forms for admissions and financial aid departments after regular hours.

8.   Prints students' schedules and receipts upon request.

9.   Provides orientation support

10. Coordinates and leads campus tours

11. Performs other duties as appropriate to department and/or student related needs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   Must be self motivated and work perform with minimal supervision.

2.   Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

3.   Excellent customer service skills.

4.   Ability to perform multi-tasks.

5.   Ability to provide excellent service in a busy and stressful environment.

6.   Bilingual (English and Spanish), preferred.

7.   Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy of education.

8.   Proficient computer skills.

9.   Flexible to work evenings and/or weekends, if required.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.  Experience working with public, preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

HOW TO APPLY:                            

Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official

transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with

addresses and phone numbers to:

 

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE  

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX  78502

 

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Position # 82032