Student Support Assistant

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Services 203

Pay Range: $17.35 - $25.19

Job Description

A Student Support Assistant is a supporting individual contributor that can answer general support interactions from the student throughout the student lifecycle. This individual will demonstrate competencies while performing a variety of routine or standardized tasks, of limited scope. Scope of work requires cross-functional coordination and/or collaboration with staff alongside on-the-job training within Student Support Services. The Student Support Assistant applies the organization's leadership principles and cultural beliefs, while understanding. policies, practices, and procedures in the course of work to analyze and resolve student issues. This role work directly impacts team objectives and contributes collectively to our service line goals. Daily tasks and work affect our student experience and their path of academic success.

Responsibilities 

 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assists both students and staff in building essential Student Support Services skills. Tailors training and support to address specific operational needs, ensuring foundational skills are established and maintained.  

• Handles both inbound and outbound calls with professionalism, aiming to effectively address and resolve student inquiries to enhance the student experience.  

• Conducts detailed initial assessments of student issues, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of platforms and support systems to achieve a high standard of service and, whenever possible, resolve concerns in a single interaction.  

• Works collaboratively with internal teams to deliver a cohesive and effective support experience. Coordinates and, when necessary, escalates cases to the appropriate departments to ensure the highest levels of student satisfaction.  

• Monitors for potential service lapses that could affect students and takes proactive steps to address and resolve these issues, reinforcing a seamless support experience.  

• Upholds all company and departmental policies with a strong focus on attendance, punctuality, performance benchmarks, and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive student and staff information.  

• Complies with departmental standards for documentation, ensuring that all processes, procedures, and student communications are accurately recorded and maintained in a timely manner.  

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to learn and navigate different technological platforms.  

• Proficient use and operation of personal computers and associ