Title: Academic/Student Support Associate 5

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: TCAT-Jacksboro

Department: Student Services

Campus Location: TCAT Jacksboro

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jacksboro is accepting applications for the full-time position of Academic/Student Support Associate.

Job Duties

• Answer phones and provide students and prospective students needed information regarding admissions/enrollment and registration

• Conduct campus tours

• Attend career fairs particularly at high school locations

• Assist high schools with dual enrollment students

• Process incoming enrollment applications, assist students with self-registration and perform manual registration when needed

• Assist students with their student portal accounts

• Assist with new student orientation

• Check and work through daily generated reports

• Maintain related spreadsheets

• Enter attendance for off campus Dual Enrollment students

• Maintain accurate student records and process student exits

• Process education verifications and transcript requests

• Assist with campus bookstore

• Provide back-up duties to campus student accounts receivable as needed

• Performs related work and other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical diploma in occupational area. A comparable combination of education and related employment experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in an office environment.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Must have the ability to complete reports with accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Mature attitude and dependability required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to prioritize job duties, work independently to complete tasks in a timely manner and be part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects at once with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and manuals
• Banner experience highly preferred

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

This position often involves a combination of the following potential physical demands:

• Sedentary desk work - Sitting for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, reading, writing, etc.
• Light physical activity - Walking around campus, standing for meetings or interactions, light lifting/carrying of files or supplies.
• Occasional lifting/carrying - Moving boxes, equipment, or other items that may weigh up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to navigate campus environments - Walking up/downstairs, traversing uneven surfaces, etc.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, education, and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents. This is a salary grade 6 with range minimum of $34,939 to midpoint $43,676.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW:  Résumé with completed TCAT Jacksboro’s employment application required. Review of résumés with completed TCAT employment applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:  Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed.

TCAT Jacksboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  Jada Stanley, Vice President of College & Student Affairs, jada.stanley@tcatjacksboro.edu, 265 Elkins Rd., Jacksboro, TN 37757, 423-566-9629.