Student Services Specialist I

@ NNMC Northern New Mexico College
NNMC Northern New Mexico Collegennmcnorthernnewmexicocollege.com

Student Services Specialist I

Espanola, NM
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

NNMC offers student support services including recruitment, registration, financial aid, and orientation. The Specialist I role involves assisting students and staff, promoting programs, and maintaining confidentiality in a busy college setting. Requires associate's degree.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree from accredited institution
  • Customer service experience in education
  • Knowledge of Banner Ellucian
  • Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Organizational and time management
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Motivated and results-oriented

Full job description

Compensation:

$20.50-$22.17/hourly

Compensation Type:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

NE07

Department:

Student Advising

Position Summary

Under supervision and direction, the Student Services Specialist I is cross-trained to serve most student service-related concerns in NNMC’s One Stop Shop Center. The Student Services Specialist I provides a full range of student support services and is knowledgeable in recruitment, enrollment, registration, student records, financial aid, placement testing, online resources, and academic support services. The Student Services Specialist I also assists with New Student Orientation and recruiting activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate dedication to job performance and complete tasks as assigned.
  • Accept direction and guidance from supervisory personnel.
  • Adhere to work schedule.
  • Direct, support, and assist faculty and staff in clearly understanding their responsibilities and assignments, obtaining the tools, skills, and resources needed, and in successfully meeting their goals and performance.
  • Read, interpret, and communicate College policies and procedures
  • Provide information to students, potential students, parents, and general public regarding policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Request additional information for subject matter specialists as needed
  • Remain current in knowledge of deadlines and general college policies related to financial aid, tuition payment, testing, orientation, class registration, add/drop/withdrawal from classes.
  • Promote awareness of current programs, classes, scholarship programs, etc.
  • Assist with campus tours, recruiting, new student orientation, and other programs as assigned.
  • At all times, take necessary steps and precautions to preserve confidentiality of protected information as per college policies and state and federal laws (FERPA).
  • Contribute to the overall success of the One Stop Shop by performing related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Associate's degree from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in educational environment with specific experience in customer service.

Experience with Banner Ellucian

Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  • Skills in interpersonal communications
  • Skills in organizational and time management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; be highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented.
  • Ability to retain and recall information accurately and repetitively.
  • Ability to take required initiative to solve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • No or very limited physical effort required;
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work is normally performed in a typical office environment. Work regularly requires more than 40 hours per week.  This is not a remote work position.

Best consideration date: September 18, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A complete application must include:  1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of unofficial transcripts conferring required degree, and 4) names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 3) three professional references.

Required application materials should be uploaded to the “Resume Drop Box” of your application

Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts.

References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews. 

EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.

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