Luray-Page County Center Specialist (Admin and Office Specialist III)

Title: Luray-Page County Center Specialist (Admin and Office Specialist III)

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Page - 139

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $20.06-$27.08, however, actual starting hourly rate will be commensurate with education, credentials, and/or experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

This role provides day and evening reception and administrative support at the Luray-Page County Center’s Welcome Desk to ensure smooth office operations. This role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to perform clerical tasks such as greeting visitors, answering phones, assisting with events, and supporting faculty needs. The position also involves using the Student Information System (SIS) to manage enrollment functions, including resolving admissions holds and processing student data changes. The specialist serves as a resource for new students by guiding them through enrollment steps and connecting them to advising, financial aid, and other services. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with Student Services collegewide, securing classrooms, and locking the building on scheduled evenings.

Compensation
The hourly pay range for this position is $20.06-$27.08, however, actual starting hourly rate will be 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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• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in a positive, clear, concise method to a diverse customer population.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate workflow independently, 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