Part - time Student Support Specialist

Part-Time Student Support Specialist

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for part-time advising staff members to support students with a variety of different tasks including but not limited to onboarding, application, registration/course selection, advising, major selection/changes, career planning, etc. These Student Support Specialists will work up to 29 hours per week in the Help Hub on either the Chester or Midlothian campus. Some hours may be done virtually, but applicants must have the ability to work on campus when needed. Hours will vary throughout the year with the heaviest need being during the summer months (Fall registration cycle) and during December and January (Spring registration cycle). Duties will include assisting new and returning students in-person, by phone, or virtually. Positions require a dedication to customer service and student success, the willingness to assist students with a variety of questions and tasks, and an ability to collaborate with staff members from a variety of student services departments. Utilize PeopleSoft Student Information System and the EAB Navigate platform to assist students and record appointments. Must attend monthly mandatory trainings and staff meetings in order to remain current on college policies, procedures, and programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in a customer-service position. Commitment to student success and the community college mission. Ability to effectively work with diverse student populations. Experience with the use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Google Suite/Workspace. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may vary seasonally and include some evenings during peak enrollment periods. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations:

Associate's degree or higher is highly preferred. Prior experience working with students at the high school, college, or university-level is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer