Student Services Coordinator

Company: Yale University
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Essential Duties

1. Provides advice and information to students on short and long-term educational and career goals and on available University resources such as financial aid, fellowships, career services and educational programs.2. Coordinates and oversees a range of processes and programs in such areas as admissions, financial aid, registration, placement, and career services.3. Adapts and implements new policies and processes regarding specific areas of specialty; develops, recommends and implements solutions and corrections to policies and processes.4. Assists in designing, recommending and implementing computer programs and systems for admissions, registration, career services, and financial aid.5. Processes financial and other transactions, track data, generate and analyze reports. 6. Assists in the design and development of student publications, communications and program web sites.7. Ensures all student services and student support functions conform to University policies and guidelines.8. Monitors, maintains, and ensures accuracy of student records; monitor and track status of students.9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Position Focus:

The Student Services Coordinator will provide high-level support to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) programs, initiatives, and services at Yale Divinity School and further the office's mission of assisting students and student organizations. This position is part time, 20 hours a week and is Part Year (10 months a year).

The following are responsibilities of the position:

1. Serving as the primary point of contact for students and other visitors.

2. Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of OSA functions, practices, and events, as well as the ability to direct individuals to appropriate persons, offices, and resources.

3. Using relevant University systems, technologies, and reporting tools to manage receipts and process reimbursements.

4. Managing roster of student workers and approval of timecards.

5. Assisting with event planning for major school events such as Before the Fall Orientation (BTFO), Convocation, All-School Conference, and Commencement providing administrative support to BTFO co-leaders.

6. Attending and participating in all major Office of Student Affairs events.

7. Assisting with student event planning by ordering supplies.

8. Completing special projects for Associate Dean of Student Affairs as needed.

9. Preparing and disseminating correspondence through internal "divmail" system.

Please note: the below essential duties are generic, please refer to the above for what the job will entail.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University's Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

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