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Form of workLocation:Panama City, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 57096
Department
Finance & Administration
About FSU Panama City
Florida State University is one of the nation’s top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university’s efforts to preserve, expand and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/.
ResponsibilitiesThis position will be on-campus at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL.
- The main function of this position is to cover the afternoon shift from 12:15 to 5:15 in the Cashier's Office at FSU Panama City Campus. This includes being able to independently perform specialized job processes to collect fees, fines, agency billing payments, mail-in payments, and the university records associated with these payments. Open, close, and balance the teller cash drawer daily. Counsel students regarding University and Student Financial Services policies related to late fees and fee payment.
- This position also acts as the Mail Center staff member when they are out of the office with mail delivery, posting outgoing US mail using a meter machine, and receiving and delivery of shipments for the campus. Handle outgoing shipments using university UPS account and special pick-ups.
- Assist the Finance & Administration Office as required. Handle bulk mail preparations as needed, providing other clerical support for special projects and events.
High School diploma or equivalency and two years of experience. Note: or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years.)
Preferred Qualifications- Two or more years of experience in a position of cash handling, cashiering, accounting, or a position that utilized basic math and general office practices.
- Knowledge of basic math, cash collection, computer applications, and accounting systems.
- Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.
The cashiers at FSU Panama City provide assistance to students who come in person to pay their tuition. They are centrally located and are a point of contact when students come in looking for other offices on campus. The cashier provide information to students over the phone, through email and in person with regards to charges on their account, payment due dates and how to reach other student services departments on campus. A basic knowledge of accounting principles and computers is important since the bulk of the job is performed by using these tools. Cash handling is beneficial since this office takes cash and checks. Also, this position fills in for the mail center when the mail center staff member is out of the office.
Contact InfoInquiries should be directed to Becki Boortz at bshortt@pc.fsu.edu for more information regarding this position.
University InformationOne of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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ConsiderationsThis is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This is a part-time (.50 FTE) USPS position.
The schedule is Monday – Thursday from 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm.
The position will begin in Mid-Spring 2024.
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