Job Description

Make an Impact Where Every Interaction Counts

At Indian River State College, every student interaction matters. As an Interim Cashier, you’ll be a trusted point of contact—helping students, families, and colleagues navigate payments and questions with accuracy, care, and professionalism. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and customer service go hand in hand, this role offers a meaningful way to support student success behind the scenes.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, provide cashiering services for the College. Duties include but are not limited to assisting customers in person, on the phone, and via email. Take student fee and other various types of payments; assist with questions and inquiries; and perform other general clerical duties for assigned area.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May open and/or close the office ensuring everything is turned off and secure.
• Collect and post various types of customer and student payments.
• Process coin copier deposits.
• Balance and close multiple cashiering sessions.
• Prepare bank deposits and assemble deposits for the courier.
• Process, print, and prepare for mailing AP, Payroll & Student Refund checks; includes pulling checks marked for pick up and notifying appropriate parties.
• Monitor and track checks received by Finance.
• Answer phones, emails, perform data entry, and filing to support activities within the Cashier’s Office.
• Confer with other College departments and students on student account charges, financial aid and tuition refunds.
• Assist with training of new cashiers.
• Assist Auxiliary Cashier Specialist in processing auxiliary payments as needed.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of related cashiering/banking and clerical work experience including typing, filing, and word processing; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and cash handling.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
• Skill in organizing and problem solving.
• Ability to be accurate, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work Office hours from 8am to 6:30pm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

No

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $15.45/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.