Student Services Specialist

Regional Enrollment & Admissions (Middletown): Student Services Specialist to assist with the office's day-to-day operations and be responsible for providing excellent customer service through problem resolution and outreach for a wide audience. Specialists must be customer-centric and have the ability to serve customers according to process/policy but also look for ways to enhance the customer experience.

The Student Service Specialist will correspond via telephone, email, and in-person visits with students, families, faculty and staff; record all interactions and scan received documentation into the Request Tracker communication system; maintain and interpret university policies and procedures related to billing, registration and financial aid for former and current students and families; provide vital financial aid information including FAFSA, verification, eligibility requirements, and disbursements; process academic records requests including enrollment verifications, official transcripts, and course scheduling; analyze issues related to student billing, fees, refunds, and registration records; coordinate with appropriate departments to provide holistic and streamlined services; supervise student workers (train, inspect work, assign work, and make employment recommendations).

Required: Bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of computer systems. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Consideration will be given to candidates who have student financial aid or registration or student accounts/billing experience in a higher education setting; knowledge of and experience with Miami University, including institutional and unit policies, procedures, and processes; demonstrated project management and public speaking skills; working knowledge of Gmail, Google documents, and student records software such as Ellucian Banner; experience in a high-volume and high-paced customer service setting; ability to serve quickly & accurately, excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Submit cover letter, resume and a 1-page statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion to https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/499563/student-services-specialist. Inquiries may be directed to Kelli Bray at braykd@miamioh.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2021 and continue until position is filled.

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