Parent and Student Service Advisor

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

• Bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years of customer service experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of the student lifecycle and student information systems is helpful not required
• Candidate should be detailed oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Be able to work effective in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

The Parent and Student Services Advisor provides frontline customer care for all students and their families, aligning with Georgetown’s brand and reputation. The PSSA manages student and family inquiries and addresses various issues related to admissions, academic processes, student life, and campus services.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the first point of contact for student/family inquiries and issues.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring students and their families receive timely and accurate information and assistance.
• Serve as a liaison for parents/students and escalate issues as necessary to the leadership team.
• Manage and maintain effective communication with students' families via phone and email.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative staff to address and communicate important updates or changes.
• Monitor course waitlists and serve as a point of contact for registration updates.

• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of all required forms by students.
• Communicate with campus health and safety partners to ensure compliance, especially for residential students.

• Collaborating with other university departments on special projects and initiatives related to Summer Programs.
• Working with the Marketing Team to edit and update the Summer website.
• Providing Support for the Summer Team during outreach webinars

The Parent and Student Service Advisor(PSSA ) reports directly to the Lead Parent and Student Service Advisor. The PSSA interacts with internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders include but are not limited to SCS Marketing, SCS Admissions/Enrollment Management, GOCard/UIS, OGE/OGS, Public Health Team, and SCS Operations. External stakeholders are primarily students and families but also include partner/network schools, Kaplan University Partners, and other prospective partners.

This position has been designated as remote. This position may work remotely from September 1st through March 31st but must be in-person at least two days a week April 1st through August 31st at a designated SCS campus location. In rare circumstances, this position may be expected to provide support for student check-ins on weekends.

NOTE: Work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need Assistance:

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.