Specialist I, Student Employment

This position reports to the North Region Campus & Site Services Manager and works under general supervision to ensure support for students/staff/faculty at the West Valley Center. Assist students, staff, and faculty with admissions, registration, records, and college program questions. Assist and prepare for programming events at the center. Hours for this position will be (position is located at the West Valley Center): Mon – Fri . *Hours may vary each semester depending on department need but will average 20 hrs a week.

Assist students and prospective students in the following areas but not limited to:

Participate in daily operations of the center.

Respond courteously and promptly to in-person and telephone inquiries, serving diverse populations in a warm inclusive manner.

Provide accurate, consistent information.

Assist students with admissions applications, registration, records, transcripts, SLCC systems, Financial Aid, provide information on Accessibility & Disabilty Services, printing, and other questions and needs that arise.

Assist WVC in preparing for programming events

This position will require critical thinking, teamwork, self-starting ability, timeliness, and dependability.

Spanish Speaking preferred
Experience specific to Higher Education
One (1)year post-high school education.
One (1) year full-time (or equivalent) work experience.
Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based information and scheduling systems.
Knowledge and experience with Banner, MySLCC programs.

Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with staff, students, faculty, and the general public to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Capable of explaining complex issue in a concise manner to students, staff, and faculty.

Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.

Able to use professional phone etiquette.

Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet the department’s needs.

Able to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Resume and Cover Letter required.

Location: West Valley Center Student Services

The incumbent for this position will work an average of 20 hours a week.
Hours for this position will be: Monday – Friday, depending on center needs.

Please indicate on your resume if your work experience is full-time or part-time.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

* Spanish Speaking preferred *

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.