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University of West Alabama: Enrollment Management and Student Success: Student Services One Stop
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Open Date
May 01, 2026
Description
The Director of Student Services One Stop oversees developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive contact center designed to support students and parents with inquiries related to federal financial aid, student billing, information technology, and registration/student records. This individual will lead a team of dedicated support staff and ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service in a timely and efficient manner, including a student-facing center for walk-in traffic.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for Student Services One Stop, ensuring alignment with the university's goals and objectives.
- Oversee the establishment and maintenance of the center's infrastructure, including technology, staffing, and operational processes.
- Manage the staff's recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Ensure the Student Services One Stop provides accurate and timely support to students and parents on issues related to federal financial aid, student billing, technology, and registration/student records.
- Collaborate with relevant university departments, such as Financial Aid, Student Accounts, IT Services, and Registrar, to maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Establish and monitor the contact center's key performance indicators (KPIs), using data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement and enhance service quality.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for the Student Services One Stop, ensuring staff can access accurate and current information to resolve inquiries.
- Implement a feedback mechanism to gather input from students, parents, and staff to identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance the Student Services One Stop’s service offerings.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines related to student information, privacy, and financial aid.
- Prepare and manage the Student Services One Stop’s budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and alignment with university financial objectives.
- Represent the One Stop in university-wide meetings, committees, and events, advocating for students.
- Stay current on industry best practices, trends, and technologies related to Student Services One Stop operations, and recommend updates or changes to maintain the highest level of service.
- Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Maintain a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Attends all relevant staff meetings, committee meetings, and professional development activities.
- Familiar with and adheres to all University policies and procedures.
- Schedules regular meetings with staff to contribute recommendations and suggestions that will improve the quality of staff workloads and/or to obtain information to determine what types and subjects of training are necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by University administrators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education, customer service, or contact center management.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of federal financial aid, student billing, technology support, and learning management systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and fostering a positive, supportive environment for students and parents.
Application Instructions
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
To Apply: When you select "Apply Now," you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current resume or CV.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.
