What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Secretary/Receptionist position at Wharton County Junior College?
Salary : $28,775.00 Annually
Location : Wharton, TX
Job Type : Support Staff Full Time
Job Number : 2502 S 030
Department : Executive Vice President
Division : Financial Aid
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 10 : 00 AM Central
General Description
The Financial Aid Secretary / Receptionist answers incoming calls to the Financial Aid Office and assists students and visitors with questions about applying for financial aid. The Financial Aid Secretary / Receptionist handles all incoming mail.
Requirements
This position requires 60 college credit hours or four (4) years of equivalent and comparable full time work experience. This position requires six (6) months of full time work experience in a financial aid office, admission / registrar's office, or business office in a college or university or seven (7) months of full time work experience in an accounting / bookkeeping office or attorney / legal office, or insurance office. Accounting, bookkeeping, and good math skills are required. This position requires excellent clerical and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, document imaging and excellent written, oral communication, telephone skills, and a demonstrated ability to work well with others as part of a team. This position requires the capacity to work well within stressful situations, the ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions, strong organizational skills, an initiative towards completion of assignments, and excellent follow through skills on all assignments and projects. A criminal background check is also required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents :
- Copy of college transcript showing a minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours (if applicable)
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits :
At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage
Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits
Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC
Please note : All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you have 60 college credit hours or four (4) years of equivalent and comparable full time work experience?
If using college credit hours to qualify you for this position, did you attach a copy of your transcript? If your degree or college credit hours were received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http : / / naces.org.
Do you have six (6) months of full time work experience in a financial aid office, admission / registrar's office, or business office in a college or university or seven (7) months of full time work experience in an accounting / bookkeeping office or attorney / legal office, or insurance office?
Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.
Do you have accounting, bookkeeping, and good math skills?
Do you have excellent clerical and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, document imaging and excellent written, oral communication, telephone skills, and a demonstrated ability to work well with others as part of a team?
Are you able to work well within stressful situations, to perform multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions, strong organizational skills, an initiative towards completion of assignments, and excellent follow through skills on all assignments and projects?
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents : 1) Copy of college transcript showing a minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours (if applicable) 2) Resume 3) Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.
Required Question
Salary : $28,775
