What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Account Services Associate - 525537 position at University of Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
- Assoc VP Finance
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
- Closing at: Jan 16 2025 at 22:55 CST
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)
Department/Organization: 502201 - Student Account Services
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Student Account Services Associate provides financial counseling to students and parents. Serves as the primary liaison to campus and one of the primary contact points for the provision of consumer information. Represents Student Account Services at orientation and information events by speaking, answering specific questions one-on-one with prospective students and parents, and training orientation personnel.
Additional Department Summary: The Student Account Services Associate provides exceptional customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff of the University by performing a variety of tasks from processing payments to analyzing data reports and acting on their analysis. Represents Student Account Services at important events such as Orientation. Makes presentations across campus to promote initiatives of the department and to share information.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Skills and Knowledge: Outstanding customer service, analytical thinking, interpersonal, and active listening skills. Exceptional detail orientation skills. Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to a variety of people in various situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships. Ability to function effectively within a team or independently. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and analyze information and make correct decisions based on analysis. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with tact and diplomacy in all oral and written communication. Thorough knowledge of business writing, punctuation, and spelling. Broad working knowledge of functions and processes within other student service departments (Financial Aid, Registrar, etc.). Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in finance and / or customer service in a large University setting.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
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