Job Description
Job Description The Financial Aid/Business Office/Evening School Receptionist reports to the Accounts Receivable Clerk and the Assistant Dean at the DeSoto Campus. This person will manage the front desk of the Financial Aid/Business Office from 10:30 am until 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm on Fridays, as well as the front desk of the administrative office from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday through Thursday evenings. Primary responsibilities will be to assist the Accounts Receivable Clerk and the Assistant Dean in meeting needs of students and faculty.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - High School Diploma (or equivalent) or higher
- Experience working in confidential office environments
- Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Associate's Degree or higher
- 3-5 years prior experience working in confidential office environments
- Experience working in an educational environment
- Secretarial skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage the Financial Aid/Business/Evening School office by responding to students, staff and faculty inquiries
- Handle all communications in a professional manner
- Greet visitors (in-person, phone, and email) in a courteous and professional manner
- Learn and dispense knowledge of college programs, policies, and procedures related to business office, financial aid, and evening programs
- Operate computers and all office equipment proficiently
- Back-up Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Receive student payments
- Assist with student registration, withdrawals, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by the Business Office and Assistant Campus Dean
APPLICATION Interested applicants should attach and submit the following:
- Submit application at
- Resume
- Transcript
- Three (3) Professional references
About Us Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services."
Accreditation Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (
Affirmative Action Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.
Safety Statement The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin ( or on the Northwest website ( and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.
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