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Specialist I, Registration (TEMP)

Joliet Junior College · Joliet, IL · $20.70–$21.94 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with data entry or student information systems.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle registration systems accurately.

This is a temporary role during a busy time. How quickly can you learn a new process?

What they are checking: Whether they can get up to speed fast and be useful right away.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team during a very busy period.

What they are checking: Whether they help teammates and share the load when the office is slammed.

What would you do

During registration, students line up with all kinds of questions. How do you help them quickly and accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay correct and friendly during the busiest weeks of the term.

A student can't register because of a hold on their account. How do you explain it and help?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain holds clearly and direct the student to the right office.

Student records are protected by privacy law. What would you do if someone asked for a student's schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they understand FERPA and won't share records without proper authorization.

A student wants to add a class after the deadline. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they follow policy fairly and explain any options clearly.

A frustrated student raises their voice at the counter. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional with upset students.

About the work

How do you double-check your work to avoid errors in registration records?

What they are checking: Whether they prevent mistakes that could affect a student's classes or aid.

How would you explain the difference between dropping and withdrawing from a class?

What they are checking: Whether they understand registration rules that affect grades and refunds.

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The full job description

As published by Joliet Junior College.

Position Title: Specialist I, Registration (TEMP) Job Description: POSITION TITLE: Specialist I, Registration (TEMP) STATUS: Part-time DEPARTMENT: Registration & Records DIVISION: Student Development CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt UNION: Non-Union Support REPORTS TO: Registration Supervisor PLACEMENT: 105 HIRING RANGE: $20.70 - $21.94 per hour Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. POSITION SUMMARY Provides a variety of duties for the registration and records areas. Assists students with registration, verifies records in the system and updates as needed. Assists department with processing transcripts, resolves issues. Scans documentation. Provides information. A willingness to work at different locations is required. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist students with facilitating online and phone registrations within the Enrollment Center and work with Registration and Records to trouble shoot and resolve problems. 2. Identify, investigate, and resolve issues and processing errors regarding registration and records areas. 3. Assist instructors regarding grade changes, reinstatements when needed. 4. Assist military, local state, and governmental agencies on securing requested confidential student record documents when needed. 5. Enter, verify and register students using Colleague system and make necessary corrections. 6. Assist in maintaining semester registration files as well as processing transcripts for in person- requests. 7. Scan all registration documents. 8. Answer student questions related to registration and records, transcripts, grades, and record areas. 9. Cross-train in areas for transcripts, and records; assist with related duties in the records area when needed as well as work on special projects as directed by the Director of Registration & Records. 10. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma and one (1) year of college education. 2. Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, initiative and multitasking ability. 3. Excellent decision and problem-solving skills. 4. Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision, handle routine and complex issues and assist in conflict resolution. 5. Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse community. 6. Knowledge of the college policies, procedures and courses as they relate to the student service areas. 7. Personal computer skills and knowledge of several software and web applications. 8. Experience in phone system, fax/printer/copy machines and scan machines. 9. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. 10. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Associate’s Degree. 2. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency. 3. Demonstrated multicultural competence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Normal office physical demands. WORKING CONDITIONS • Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment. BENEFITS No Benefits Internal candidates must adhere to the terms of employment regarding length of time in current position as outlined in their union contract. Full Time/Part Time: Part time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 28

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