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Student Services Specialist 1468932 * Hourly pay: $30/hr * Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305 - Onsite) * W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL * 40 hours/week, 5 Month Assignment A leading university is seeking a Student Services Specialist. The successful candidate will work with prospective applicants regarding admissions. Student Services Specialist Responsibilities: * Serve as a subject matter resource about admissions and financial aid procedures, and provide accurate information regarding the programs at the Law School. * Process a high volume of admissions applications. Receive, distribute, and/or respond to highly confidential documents. * Input data and update electronic databases. May collect, gather, and validate data. * Research and resolve routine admissions issues, and refer complex issues to other staff. * Assist in the preparation of Admitted Students Weekend and other recruiting events. Student Services Specialist Qualifications: * 1-2+ years of related experience. * A Bachelor's degree (preferred) and one year of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. * Data entry skills. * Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Strong word processing and data entry skills, including the ability to produce accurate work when performing data entry, editing text, and updating Excel spreadsheets. * Customer service and office administration skills. * Ability to learn compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations. * Ability to learn compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations. * Experience with PeopleSoft and Oracle Financials. * The ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment. * Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment. * Willingness to assume a demanding workload during peak periods, typically November through May. Shift: * Monday to Friday - 8:30 am -5:00 pm with a half-hour lunch break.