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Student Services Specialist - The Hub, Enrollment Management

Carnegie Mellon University

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Location
Pittsburgh, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PA Act 153 Clearances

Job overview

The Student Services Specialist provides information, resources, and enrollment services to students and parents through in-person, phone, and email support. The role addresses questions about enrollment processes, financial aid, loans, billing, payments, and registration, and works with Enrollment Management colleagues to redirect inquiries when needed. It also supports ID card operations, trains new staff and student ambassadors, and contributes to campus events and process improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cross-Cultural SensitivityInterpersonal SkillsAccuracyAttention to DetailFlexibilityUniversity Enrollment ProceduresStudent and Parent Service

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or EquivalentUp to One Year Administrative and Customer Service ExperiencePrevious University ExperiencePre-Employment Background CheckPA Act 153 ClearancesUS Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Pittsburgh, PA

Full time

2025293

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Office of Enrollment Management comprises five functional areas, including The HUB - a one-stop student service center that provides individualized, professional and highly efficient enrollment services to students and families. The HUB and the other offices within Enrollment Management, including the Office of Admission, University Registrar’s Office, Student Financials and Enrollment Systems, and the Office of International Education, work together to provide students, families and the campus community with student support and administrative services from the time of recruitment, to enrollment and all the way through graduation.

The HUB staff are responsible for delivering comprehensive services and counsel for matters related to financial aid, billing and payments, ID cards, and registration and academic records with the goal of supporting and enhancing Carnegie Mellon’s recruitment, retention and persistence goals.

The Student Services Specialist (SSS) provides information, resources and services to students and parents in The HUB and works in partnership with the Assistant Directors in our centralized student servicing center. At the front counter, on the phone and via email, the SSS responds to questions from current and graduating students regarding enrollment processes, financial aid, student loans, billing and student account payment, and the sometimes complex intersection of these areas. The SSS is expected to seek out information within Enrollment Management or on campus in order to redirect student inquiries, if needed. This position attains an understanding for the inner-workings of the university environment, while offering and expecting opportunities for taking initiative and process improvement.

Core responsibilities include:

  • Provide answers to inquiries from the University community via phone, email and in-person regarding Enrollment Management services, which includes Student Accounts Office, Student Financial Aid Office, University Registrar’s Office and Enrollment Systems.

  • Informed on the following processes and can assist students and parents with the financial aid process and eligibility requirements, basic registration information regarding cross registration, add/drop process, withdrawal and leave of absence, change of grade, etc.

  • Responsible for the day to day operations of the ID Card Services station.

  • Training new staff members and student ambassadors.

  • Participate in on campus events.

  • Collect check and scholarship payments and provide students with receipts.

  • Provide services including, student requests for on demand/walk in transcripts, documents for financial aid and other enrollment forms.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

  • A high degree of sensitivity and comfort in working in a cross-cultural environment

  • Well-honed interpersonal skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and flexibility

  • Knowledge of university enrollment procedures as well as a service-oriented approach to helping students and parents.

Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree required; combination of education, training and experience will be considered

  • Minimum up to one year administrative and customer service experience required; previous university experience preferred

  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, including Child Protection Clearances (PA Act 153)

Additional Information:

  • Sponsorship : Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

  • Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in-office presence 4 days a week.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/eligibility/index.html) employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/health-welfare/index.html) as well as a generous retirement savings program (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/retirement-savings/index.html) with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/tuition/index.html) , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/time-away/pto.html) and observed holidays (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/time-away/holidays.html) , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/work-life/support/family-child-care-resources/index.html) to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access (https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/facilities) , and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page (https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/index.html) .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Enrollment and Registration

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:

Interested in a career with Carnegie Mellon University but not finding anything that currently aligns with your interests, background, or experience? Learn how to sign up for Job Alerts (https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/external-applicants.html#job-alerts) through your candidate profile.

If your heart is in your work, come work with us. Carnegie Mellon University isn’t just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions – it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers, and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues – and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and achieve. In addition to competitive benefits and a robust support network, you’ll have access to many tools and resources to sharpen your abilities and professional skills, as well as opportunities to engage and share perspectives with a dynamic and inspiring community of uniquely talented staff, faculty, students, and alumni.

The future is awaiting your expertise and intellect. Come join the architects of what’s next. Apply now.

Learn more about Student Employment (https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/student-employment/index.html) .

Please see Faculty Careers. (https://www.cmu.edu/faculty-office/faculty-recruitment/faculty-careers.html)

For technical assistance, email HR Services ([email protected]) or call 412-268-4600.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience throughout our recruitment process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or hiring process, please contact Equal Opportunity Services by email at [email protected] or by phone at 412-268-5072.

Prospective Employee Disclosures (https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/disclosures/index.html)

How this job compares

Set against the 567 open Student Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$55–65K/yr240 salary ranges
  • US median$20–23/hr102 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Student Services jobs in Pennsylvania and 567 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Student Services postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 343 postings).
Education
175 of the 567 open Student Services jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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