"Specialist I, Student Development"

Job Summary

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, this role is responsible for providing assistance in the total clerical functions of the department to include data entry, student assistance, transcript evaluation, and degree planning and graduation procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Assists in the evaluation of student transcripts
• Inputs transfer work and degree plan course substitutions in the computer
• Maintains student records and files
• Orders, receives and files transcripts
• Receives visitors and answers phone
• Processes timecards and keeps appropriate records
• Screens students for degree plans and advisement appointments
• Files degree plans and other official documents
• Maintains budget records and prepares reports
• Explains graduation procedures

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the appropriate campus leader

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year's working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours completed
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in a higher education setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.