Student Services Associate

Position Information Working Title Student Services Associate Department Special Ed & Communic Disorders-1049 Requisition Number S_241078 Posting Open Date 11/04/2024 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/12/2024 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is consistently recognized as a top employer by Forbes, offering a supportive work environment, robust professional development, and comprehensive benefits, making UNL the premier choice for career growth in the state. We invest in our employees through benefits like: Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents Retirement plans with university match Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference Become a member of a vibrant department https://cehs.unl.edu/secd/home/ As the Student Services Associate for the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, you will have a variety of responsibilities and job duties that requires the abilities to multi-task, and handle interruptions. You will provide administrative support for the department faculty, temporary faculty, staff and students. Administrative support for faculty includes, but is not limited to, formatting documents, scheduling meetings, copying, answering procedural questions, purchasing items, reserving rooms, and assisting with various business forms. Department level support includes, but is not limited to, answering the phone and emails, arranging student visits, coordinating committee and program meetings and writing minutes. This position will assist with instructional related tasks including, but not limited to, ordering textbooks and course materials, tracking undergraduate program applications and admission criteria, preparing admission letters, enrollment reports, maintaining advising sheets, and grade submissions. This position will maintain spreadsheets and program data by setting up and entering data, pulling reports, and assisting faculty and students with questions. This position provides administrative support for awards which includes collecting and submitting awards materials, tracking awards decisions, schedule and prepare documents for meetings, draft letters, as needed. This person will also hire, train and supervise student workers who support daily operations of the clinic resource room. The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination. Minimum Required Qualifications High school plus two years experience in a professional office environment with increasing responsibilities, including evidence of multi-tasking, customer/client service and the ability to communicate across diverse platforms. equivalent education/experience considered. Ability to work with others. Knowledge of Office 365. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a research environment helpful Knowledge of APA manual and Canvas desirable. Working knowledge of the University, processes, procedures and contacts on campus preferred. Supervisory experience helpful. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No Physical Required No Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No Criminal History Background Check Required Yes Posted Salary $17.75/hr minimum How to Apply Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101. Job Category (old) Office/Service Job Type Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: As soon as possible Appointment End Date Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Describe your experience in jobs that have required independence, strong organizational skills and good written/oral communication skills. (Open Ended Question) Please provide a statement on your experience and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. (Open Ended Question) What qualities do you have that make you an effective team player? (Open Ended Question) Please describe your experience supervising staff, along with the years of experience. (Open Ended Question) Please detail your knowledge of Office 365. (Open Ended Question) Please describe your experience in a professional office environment, including years of experience. (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents