Student Affairs Associate

Waukesha County Technical College • Wi 53072, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides primary support services for students and guests working with student services departments from the point of pre-enrollment to graduation. They will maintain knowledge of the division, interpret, and teach these policies and procedures to prospective and current students. In addition, this position provides project support for the division as time allows.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, the general public, and staff members
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently
• Ability to type at least 35 words per minute
• Familiarity with computer software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets, chat systems, and email
• Ability to be courteous, respectful, and tactful when dealing with personal or difficult situations
• Aptitude for accuracy and detail; ability to organize work and multi-task; ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• High school diploma plus some post-secondary education
• Two (2) years of general office or customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred
• prior work experience in higher education with knowledge of Student Affairs is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment by providing excellent exceptional customer service to students and community members through phone, email, text, and other communication channels.
• Identify student needs and address them appropriately and efficiently.
• Check-in and schedule appointments for prospective, new and current students.
• Complete reminder calls, email messages and send text messages for appointments.
• Verify aspects of students’ status and provide information regarding necessary policies and procedures.
• Process documentation based on individual need.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Process payments via cash, credit card, or check, troubleshoot accounts and answer basic fee questions.
• Apply charges to student accounts for various college services.
• Reconcile daily cash drawers and ensure the security of cash.
• Balance receipts to closing statements.
• Facilitate the workflow of daily student affairs processes and collaborate within a team to determine what work holds the greatest priority of production in a given time of during the student lifecycle as it relates to departmental goals.
• Compile and prepare correspondence and documents for mailings.
• Assist students with navigating College systems, including student registration; processing of adds, drops, withdrawals, and admissions applications; receipt of payments; and processing of student documents.
• Identify and troubleshoot student record and enrollment issues; correct and/or update as needed.
• Assist students and community members in with accessing and navigating campus resources.
• Inform and instruct students through student affairs processes including, but not limited to course registration, WCTC application account creation and program declaration, FAFSA, accessing email, transcript requests, setting up payment plans, accessing tax documents, registering for testing, and enrollment verification.
• Participate in events representing the one-stop shop as needed.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs staff, Deans, Associate Deans and other college staff to perform essential functions and to ensure a positive student experience.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information as needed to students and community members as it relates to student affairs functions.
• Participate in and contribute to assignments and special projects of a similar nature and level.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much more
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED