Warrior One Stop Student Services Specialist
- Employer
- Merrimack College
- Location
- North Andover, MA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Position Overview & Responsibilities The Warrior One-Stop Specialist performs a vital role in assisting and educating students, parents, faculty, and staff to navigate administrative processes related to financial aid, billing, registration, and parking services. They will provide convenient and thorough support and care through a variety of service channels including walk-in, phone, email, chat, and virtual meetings. They will be available to teach students how to access and use technology for self-service and will provide basic advising and information, on college programs, requirements, academic policies, and procedures. The Specialist will work with students, parents, faculty, and staff to solve problems related to systems, policies, or procedures, and assist with institutional logistics that overlap a variety of administrative areas, and are dynamic and interconnected. This position supports cooperative cross-functional, cross-campus communications and dialogue by maintaining a close working relationship with all campus offices. This position will include some evening and weekend shifts, (remote or in-person). Responsibilities Include:
- Provide service to students, parents, faculty & staff to Merrimack College administrative policies and procedures and assist them in accessing the information and related services using student systems and technology. Assist and direct students to the features and services available to them via the student information system including but not limited to: health insurance waivers, information updates and changes, enrollment verifications, transcript requests, financial aid information, academic calendar, payment plans, account summary, grade information, course registration, Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and/or Master Promissory Note, parking policies and decal eligibility. Make appropriate referrals to students, parents, faculty, and staff to college services in advising, career counseling, internship, student life, academic support, student IDs, and housing, which support student connections to the campus. Educate students with regard to loan adjustments, excess funds, and direct deposit for student refunds. Assist with FAFSA questions and corrections, FAFSA ID and password, IRS retrieval, verification, special circumstances appeal, and SAP appeal process. Maintain compliance as necessary with FERPA and other federal and state regulations. Actively contribute to the improvement of the delivery of services, dissemination of information, and student satisfaction. Provide general information on financial aid eligibility and application requirements, gift aid, and loan programs. Cross-cultural competence and ability to communicate effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds. Assist students, parents, faculty & staff via in person visit, email, chat, phones, and scheduled ZOOM appointments. Solve problems related to systems, policies, or procedures that overlap a variety of administrative areas, and are dynamic and interconnected. Serve students in the acceptance and processing of tuition payments or any tuition-related questions throughout each semester in a courteous, professional manner. Other duties as required or needed for the Warrior One-Stop to be successful.
- Must be able to exercise good judgment, be responsive and courteous, and student service
oriented at all times. Demonstrated commitment to and ability to apply experience with diversity, equity to financial aid, and college success. Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly. Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and resourcefulness in order to interact effectively with students, family members, and the general public as well as with representatives from other departments or institutions. Ability to analyze and interpret information and make independent decisions. Experience with student relational database and CRM system helpful. Must have the technical competence and an ability to understand the “big picture” as well as the details of complicated systems and issues. Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
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