This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.
Part of the centralized team within One Stop Student Services providing a student-focused approach to quality service supporting recruitment, retention, and graduation.
Cross trained to provide front-line support to students (prospective, current, former, alumni), parents/families, and other campus community members in areas of Undergraduate Admissions, University Registrar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the Bursar.
Answer questions of significant breadth and depth related to the offices as well as facilitate transactions.
First level of student contact providing general information and inquiries, acting as a triage for complex enrollment issues, solving end to end issues, and elevating complex issues to appropriate specialists.
Attend meetings, events, and functions on and off campus and work weekends and evenings as required.
Requirements
High School diploma and 5 years of customer service experience, or
Associate degree and 3 years of customer service experience, or
Bachelor's degree and 1 year of customer service experience.
Experience in higher education, specifically areas of enrollment, admissions, financial aid, registrar, and bursar/student accounts.
Exceptional customer service skills and knowledge of basic service etiquette
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; public speaking skills
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and correctly
Ability to engage and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to analyze and interpret data and make independent decisions; responsible for decisions
Ability to attend meetings, events, functions on and off campus and work weekends and evenings as required
Ability to meet expectations in a fast-paced, dynamic, customer-oriented environment
Highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented
Knowledge of higher education, enrollment services, and student development
Knowledge of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, including institutional and unit policies, procedures, and processes