Position Description
The Administrative Specialist is responsible for managing responses
to student and family inquiries directed to Jasper Central,
supporting the administrative operations of the office, and
reviewing payment and vendor activity. The incumbent is expected to
develop a thorough understanding of the student life cycle and a
specialized understanding of inquiry management and case
resolution, student account and financial aid processes, office
workflow and records administration, vendor invoicing and contract
activity, and the system maintenance associated with these
administrative functions. This individual will also be responsible
to work collaboratively across offices in resolving escalated
student and family issues.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote
position.
About Jasper Central:
Jasper Central serves as a one-stop shop, bringing together
representatives from the Offices of Financial Aid, the Registrar,
and Student Accounts and Bursar Services to provide comprehensive
support throughout the student experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for student and family
inquiries received by Jasper Central by phone, email or other
departments
Manage the inquiry queue to ensure timely, accurate, and
consistent responses, escalating complex or sensitive cases as
appropriate
Track inquiry volume, response times, and recurring issues, and
report trends and service metrics to the Director
Draft and maintain response templates, knowledge base entries,
and FAQs to support consistent student- and family-facing
communication
Provide administrative support for office operations, including
scheduling, correspondence, meeting materials, document management,
and records retention
Review vendor activity, including invoices, purchase orders,
contracts, and payment records, and coordinate with the Business
Office on discrepancies
Maintain student records in University systems, including
records related to inquiries, correspondence, and account
activity
Initiate, lead, and/or participate in special projects
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1+ years' experience preferably in student services within
higher education
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Must have the ability to think critically and perform complex
tasks
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service
and effectively respond to inquiries from students, families, and
other stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the
ability to work cooperatively with co-workers are required
- Experience with student information, student account, or
financial systems and proficiency with spreadsheets and reporting
tools is preferred