What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Financial Cashier position at Green River Community College?
Position Summary
The Part Time Hourly Cashier is a position that performs detailed fiscal work under general supervision of the Interim SF & AR Assistant Manager. This position must demonstrate strong customer service skills, cash handling experience, and be on time on scheduled shift; can work both independently and as a member of a team; use guidelines and exercise independent judgement in the performance of assigned tasks such as receiving and disbursing funds, processing receipts, reviewing and balancing cashiering transactions, account adjustments, manage holds and blocks on student accounts, and balancing daily register.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied bachelor's degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide quality customer service. Assist students and other customers by answering inquires both in person and on the phone, providing information and guidance as necessary.
- Initiate processing of cashiering transactions; receive and process cash, check, and/or credit/debit card payments for a variety of charges.
- Provided fiscal support to the college by using the college’s automated system to record accounts receivable information into the accounting system.
- Apply payments received for college programs to the appropriate accounts and process refunds for the programs as required.
- Exercise independent judgement in interpreting and applying rules and regulations.
- Review and maintain fiscal reports for accuracy; investigate and correct errors.
- Manage holds and blocks on student accounts.
- Executes other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent customer service skill with the ability to communicate effectively using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the listener.
- Demonstrate good judgement and maintains confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with people of various racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail and numbers.
- Ability to problem solve, multitask, and prioritize.
- Ability to effectively organize work, files, inventory, and workspace.
- Ability to use office equipment including computers, 10-key, copier, fax.
- Ability to answer phones and direct calls.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to work with change and interruptions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years of relevant accounting experience or equivalent education/experience.
- Demonstrated successful experience working accurately with numbers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in accounting or related field
- Washington state community college experience
- Experience with Washington state college Ctclink/PeopleSoft financial system.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must have the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time at a desk/computer or cashier workstation.
- Frequent use of computer and explore to terminal screen in performing work assignments.
- Work in semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions by phone or public.
- Be available for non-scheduled after hours.
- Occasionally lift to 25 pounds.
- 20-hours per week, Monday to Friday.
At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.)
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080.
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To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.
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Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.
For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:
Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu
