Student Services is the first point of contact bridging academic and administrative functions and services at Tufts. Student Services provides a wide range of support, including guidance on how to pay tuition, apply for financial aid, obtain a transcript, and register for classes. Student Services leverages their service center structure in support of other student-facing departments’ service needs when appropriate. Student Services collaborates with students, families, faculty, staff, and outside agencies to provide accurate and timely information, and to support the completion of university transactions, as they relate to their areas of expertise.

The Student Services Representative is the first point of contact for the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar, and Residential Life and Learning for the schools of Arts, Sciences and Engineering, University College, and financial services for the Fletcher School. The Student Services Representative will:

• Provide support to other student facing offices and operations when appropriate. 
• Provide high-quality service via phone call and email assisting students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni navigating a wide range of university and governmental policies and processes. 
• Explain and interpret university policy and resolve questions and problems for students, faculty, staff, and parents.  
• Responsible for maintaining accurate information, policies, and processes that are compliant and reflective of current practices.
  

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in higher education or a related field and a High School Diploma/GED
  
• Ability to use all aspects of Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Ability to learn aspects of the Student Information Systems, Powerfaids and Transact systems that will assist in timely response
• Must become familiar with University operational calendar and information flow regarding: student records, biographical data and University policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion in handling sensitive issues
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and not be hindered by frequent interruptions
• Accuracy and attention to detail to respond and interact with diverse populations
• Acknowledge errors in a timely and professional manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college work and experience in education/higher education setting

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

This is a hybrid role expected to be on campus at least 2 days each week.

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ...Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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