Temporary Part-time Secretary - Newport Center

Tennessee Board of Regents • Morristown, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist with all administrative areas that create an environment for students to succeed in their college goals. This includes admissions, dual enrollment, financial aid, student engagement, communication, and assistance in other relevant areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One year or less of career related experience.
• The ability to use common office equipment such as a PC (with Microsoft Office), telephone, copier, and printer
• Knowledge of business writing and grammar, ability to meet deadlines, and expertise in computer software such as Raiser’s Edge

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or higher
• Prior experience in a secretarial role in an educational environment
• Prior experience with higher education processes and systems

Responsibilities

• Greets students and assists with all aspects of student services, directing them to various campus locations for classes and events. Assists students with online registration using their Walters State accounts. Schedules student orientation, placement testing and classes.
• Communicates all college processes to students such as admissions, financial aid, etc. Receives the student information documents and forward all documents to the Morristown campus for processing.
• Schedules meetings with current and potential students for the Newport Center. Additionally, will schedule meetings with community stakeholders with the High School Programs Specialist and/or dean of Distance Education to promote outreach in the county and continued growth of the Newport Center.
• Assists with processing of dual enrollment applications and other dual enrollment related processes in addition to answering student and teacher inquiries. Interacts with counselors from two area high schools and other K12 stakeholders in the county.
• Opens Newport Center each day and prepares for classes and events and assists faculty and other staff with any preparation needed for classes and events.
• Communicates through a variety of mediums with staff, faculty, parents, and students in order to convey general announcements related to the Newport Center. Maintain supplies needed to operate the Newport Center.
• May perform other duties as required and requested.

What This Job Offers

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