Enrollment Services Specialist (Education Support Specialist II) - Fauquier Campus

Title: Enrollment Services Specialist (Education Support Specialist II) - Fauquier Campus

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Fauquier - 061

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $18.67-$21.32, however, actual starting hourly rate will commensurate with education, credentials, and/or experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Enrollment Services Specialist promotes a customer service-oriented atmosphere by addressing current and prospective students' needs (via email, phone, chat, or in-person) in an effective and timely manner. The Enrollment Services specialist serves as a resource during the new student process by assessing student progress and connecting students to the appropriate next steps or resources, such as new student coaches, orientation, advising, and financial aid.

The Enrollment Services Specialist will review and evaluate domicile appeal documentation, making a sound determination of tuition status by interpreting Virginia state law and in accordance with SCHEV guidelines. The Enrollment Services Specialist requires use of SIS to facilitate enrollment services functions, including but not limited to, resolving admissions holds, change of data, program plan changes, enrollment requests, and residency updates. The Enrollment Services Specialist works in collaboration with Student Services departments collegewide to support shared initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned and serves as backup evening coverage.

Open Until Filled
This position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible. 

Compensation:

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.67-$21.32, however, actual starting hourly rate will commensurate with education, credentials, and/or experience. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

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• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in a positive, clear, concise method to a diverse customer population.
• Ability to convey information to others in a professional and courteous manner with a high emphasis on customer service, as well as in a manner that is clearly understood.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate workflow in such a way as to ensure the timely completion of multiple projects and responsibilities, while flexibly navigating frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be decisive in a fast-paced workflow.
• Ability to assess and interpret the situational needs of the student, staff, and/or faculty member in order to best determine the appropriate course of action.
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality when working with student records and information.
• Student-centered focus and experience working with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology.

• Higher Education experience, preferably with a focus in Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid or Records preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing, or demonstrated capacity and willingness to acquire proficiency to meet the needs of the position preferred.
• Experience in a dynamic workplace that yields high-productivity and engagement preferred.
• Proven subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or credentials preferred.