Student Services Specialist

Student Services Specialist 1468932

• Hourly pay: $30/hr
• Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment

A leading university is seeking a Student Services Specialist. The successful candidate will work with prospective applicants regarding admissions.

Student Services Specialist Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter resource about admissions and financial aid procedures, and provide accurate information regarding the programs at the Law School.
• Process a high volume of admissions applications. Receive, distribute, and/or respond to highly confidential documents.
• Input data and update electronic databases. May collect, gather, and validate data.
• Research and resolve routine admissions issues, and refer complex issues to other staff.
• Assist in the preparation of Admitted Students Weekend and other recruiting events.

Student Services Specialist Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of related experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and one year of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Data entry skills.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Strong word processing and data entry skills, including the ability to produce accurate work when performing data entry, editing text, and updating Excel spreadsheets.
• Customer service and office administration skills.
• Ability to learn compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
• Ability to learn compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Oracle Financials.
• The ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment.
• Willingness to assume a demanding workload during peak periods, typically November through May.

Shift:

• Monday to Friday - 8:30 am -5:00 pm with a half-hour lunch break.