Wayland Baptist University –

San Antonio Campus

The Financial Aid and Business Office Secretary provides clerical or administrative support activities to fulfill the Financial Aid and Business Office. Verifies completeness and accuracy of work, computations, and records. Interacts with coordinates, or performs activities associated with correspondence with the Plainview campus. Consults with supervisor and other personnel to resolve problems, such as equipment performance, output quality, and work schedules. Provides related services to students and staff. Files records, correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locates and removes material from file when requested. Returns material to file upon completion. Reviews folders and other files to determine proper order of materials and re-files according to File Order Procedures.

SPECIFIC TASKS

AND DUTIES:

1. Implements policies and procedures for the general operation of the Financial Aid and Business Office.

2. Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with co-workers and students.

3. Maintains information files and processes paperwork.

4. Organizes, plans and prioritizes work to meet specific goals.

5. Documents and records information through data entry, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

6. Answers telephone and provides information/assistance

7. Sorts or classifies information, according to content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.

8. Locates and retrieves files upon request from authorized users.

9. Places materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.

10. Removes or destroys out dated materials in accordance with file maintenance schedules or legal requirements.

11. Scans or reads incoming materials to determine filing order or location.

12. Assigns and records or stamps identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.

13. Inspects or examines materials or files for accuracy, legibility, or damage.

14. Inserts additional data on file records (i.e. telephone numbers, address changes, etc.).

15. Authorizes or documents materials movement, using logbook or computer and traces missing files.

16. Makes copies of data and records, using photocopying equipment.

17. Faxes materials as required and within the policies regarding privacy and confidentiality.

18. Maintains file security and adheres to policies regarding privacy and release of sensitive information.

19. Communicates effectively with supervisors and peers – provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

20. Performs necessary support for registration and graduation.

21. Works in a cross-functional team capacity to develop, coordinate and implement the registration schedule and process.

22. Audits student financial accounts.

23. Prepares billing for government and employer tuition assistance programs.

24. Prepares Financial Services documents for manifest to the Plainview Campus.

25. Reconciles the Financial Services Aging Report for San Antonio students.

26. Provides customer service on a walk-in basis and telephonically, and operates fax machines, copy machines, and telephone equipment.

27. Greets students, answers questions, and advises students in financial assistance matters.

28. Processes billing and accounts receivables for government and employer tuition assistance programs.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Financial Aid and Business Office Secretary.

Wayland Baptist University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

1. High School Diploma or GED required with emphasis on office management/office skills desired.

2. Bachelor’s degree in business or related skills highly desired.

1. Experience in a university administration setting, preferably student records office or registrar office.

2. A deep commitment to Christian Higher Education and agreement with the purposes and philosophy of higher education as promoted by the Baptist General Convention of Texas in general and WBU in particular. 

3. An understanding of and commitment to work with educational programs related to churches, businesses, industries, and the military.

1. Must possess good computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Oasis and PowerPoint experience.

2. Must possess a working knowledge of the University Power Campus program.

3. Must possess good verbal and written skills plus good listening skills.

4. Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills.

5. Ability to understand and interpret personnel policies and procedures.

6. Ability to be flexible, prioritize and available to work extended hours as needed.

7. Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others.

8. Service orientation – actively looks for ways to help people and solve their problems.

Applications may be downloaded from

the top of this web page by clicking on

Application for Employment.  

Interested individuals MUST submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Completed University Application

3. Current Resume

4. List of Current References

Please send this information to:

Dr. James Antenen,

Executive Director/Dean

Wayland Baptist University -

San Antonio Campus

11550 IH 35N

San Antonio, TX 78233

Phone: (210) 826-7595

Fax: (210) 826-5699

Email: antenenj@wbu.edu