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Student Support Specialist

Odessa College

Job Description

Working Title

Student Support Specialist

Position Status

Part Time

Department

Enrollment Services

General Summary

The Wrangler Express/Call Center will provide first-class customer service to all customers by phone, email, instant chat and in person. This area serves as the front door to Odessa College and also is a first-call/visit resolution center for all student services-related needs. The Wrangler Express/Call Center serves as the first point of contact for visitors as well as the main operator for the college and directs all visitors/callers to the appropriate department or college personnel.

Specific Position Duties

  • Provide information to prospective and current students, and the general public via phone, email, chat and in person regarding all areas and services of the college; 
  • Respond to all student inquires regarding admissions, financial aid, registration, account balances and holds; 
  • Processes/triages all email inquires for registration, drops, adds, and withdraws, etc.; 
  • This position is responsible for processing various forms, admissions applications, linking documents; 
  • Provide first-class customer service to all customers by phone, email, chat and in person, etc.; 
  • Serve as a cashier, properly taking payments and receipting correctly; properly reconcile cash drawer daily and record balance in a daily log as needed; 
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures and quickly learn new or additional ones, multi-tasking and paying close attention to detail required; 
  • Demonstrate success of teamwork; 
  • Perform other duties assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent; 
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule –- mornings, evenings, some holidays and Saturday work is required; 
  • Typing skills including 10 key with the ability to produce accurate records and professional quality material through use of computer keyboard; 
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet, email and instant messaging software; 
  • The position requires excellent communications skills (verbal and written); 
  • Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, chat and in person; 
  • Must be able to sit and use the computer for long periods of time; 
  • Ability to work under stress and in a high pace environment, working both independently and as a team member while dealing with all customers in an effective, efficient and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some college course work preferred; 
  • Bilingual (verbal and written) a plus; 
  • Willingness to participate in activities supporting students and Odessa College stakeholders, including community service; 
  • Experience with various forms of technology and software applications 

Reporting Relationship

Position reports to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Services

Posting Number

A01525P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/11720

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