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Adult and Graduate Programs Student Support Specialist

2 months ago


Jackson, Mississippi, United States Belhaven University Full time

Position Overview

The Student Support Specialist plays a crucial role in facilitating the necessary services that enable online learners to successfully complete their degrees. This position also assists the leadership in overseeing the Student Services Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides guidance to adult, graduate, and online learners regarding all aspects of their programs, motivating them towards degree completion.
  • Addresses student inquiries or directs them to the appropriate department or individual.
  • Maintains open and timely communication with students about policies, procedures, and any modifications to schedules.
  • Assists students in navigating Blazenet and Canvas platforms.
  • Manages student enrollment documentation and oversees degree completion planning and registration processes.
  • Collaborates with faculty to ensure timely reporting of grades and attendance; counsels students regarding attendance issues via phone and processes attendance records.
  • Organizes orientation sessions for new students and information sessions for current students.
  • Generates and disseminates reports and spreadsheets related to new student data, enrollment statistics, and retention rates.
  • Regularly reviews the university website, catalog, and student handbook for necessary updates and revisions.
  • Develops a comprehensive understanding of the Adult, Graduate, and Online Student Services Handbook.
  • Handles Course Withdrawals, Program Withdrawals, no-shows, drops, Program changes, Concurrent Entry approvals, and other related tasks in accordance with university policies.
  • Gains in-depth knowledge of the procedural manual for Adult, Graduate, and Online Student Services.
  • Participates in staff and committee meetings as required.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • A bachelor's degree is mandatory; a master's degree is preferred. Candidates with experience in Christian higher education or organizations will be prioritized. Strong verbal and organizational skills are essential, along with a friendly demeanor and a readiness to engage with both the public and academic communities on behalf of the university. While experience in college admissions, marketing, or counseling is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite if the candidate demonstrates strong communication abilities and is detail-oriented.
  • Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
  • 1) A cover letter
  • 2) A current resume
  • 3) A list of references with contact details (including a Senior Pastor)
  • 4) A brief narrative (maximum 750 words) detailing your spiritual journey, including the circumstances of your conversion to Christianity and your current relationship with Christ.
  • 5) A brief narrative (maximum 750 words) detailing your spiritual journey, including the circumstances of your conversion to Christianity and your current relationship with Christ. Please review Belhaven University's Commitment Statement, which outlines our employee expectations. If offered a position, you will be required to sign an acceptance of this commitment.
  • Only candidates who provide all five required documents will be considered.