General Services Specialist - Truck Driving

General Services Specialist - Truck Driving

Salary

$19.11 - $28.66 Hourly

Location

Amarillo, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400826

Division

Truck Driving

Department

10_13_04_431050 - (CVOP) - Professional Truck Operations

Opening Date

09/16/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Grade

9

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next General Services Specialist who will be all-in on our mission and who will be responsible for providing specialized program, student, and operational support for the Truck Driving Academy and serves as a key liaison for students, faculty, staff, vendors, stakeholders, and the community. This position advises prospective and incoming students regarding Truck Driving program requirements, enrollment, and course options; coordinates student registration and orientation; and supports daily program operations and additional campus locations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: Associate Degree

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two (2) years of experience in an administrative, student services, program support, or related environment.

Preferred: Four (4) years of experience in higher education, student services, program support, or the public sector.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for students, staff, faculty, vendors, stakeholders, and the community, providing professional, courteous, and solutions-oriented service. Provides support college-wide and directly assists the Truck Driving Coordinator with daily operations, scheduling, and program logistics.
• Advises prospective and incoming students regarding Truck Driving program requirements, enrollment steps, and course options; processes student registrations; plans and conducts program orientation sessions; and provides guidance and support to additional campus locations that report to the Truck Driving program.
• Operates and maintains proficiency in multiple enterprise and departmental platforms, including Etrieve, Colleague, Symmetry AMAG, WEX, and JPMorgan Chase, ensuring accurate and timely processing across systems.
• Inputs data and generates and analyzes reports using advanced word processing, spreadsheets, the work order system, and Colleague to support departmental operations, decision-making, and reporting requirements.
• Composes, edits, and distributes complex departmental correspondence and establishes and maintains organized physical and electronic filing systems to ensure efficient retrieval and compliance with records-retention requirements.
• Performs departmental credit card reconciliations, prepares monthly financial reports, verifies transactions for accuracy and policy compliance, and identifies discrepancies for resolution.
• Assists with annual budget preparation and monitors, tracks, and reports departmental expenditures to support fiscal accountability and adherence to approved spending plans.
• Reviews incoming mail, reports, requisitions, and invoices; determines priority and appropriate routing; and distributes information and actionable instructions to appropriate personnel.
• Interprets and communicates college policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders and exercises delegated authority to make departmental decisions in the absence of the Program Coordinator.
• Manages sensitive security and access-control functions, including researching and processing employee security clearances for keys and building access-card requests. Maintains accurate employee access records, monitors physical key inventory, and updates records in Colleague and departmental spreadsheets in accordance with campus security protocols.
• Coordinates day-to-day office operations, maintains appropriate inventory levels, and procures office supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and apply complex concepts, procedures, regulations, and technology.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively advise and assist prospective and incoming students regarding program requirements, enrollment processes, and available options.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion when handling sensitive student, employee, financial, and security-related information.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new software platforms.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to make informed decisions independently.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Working knowledge of budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial reconciliation practices.
• Ability to interpret and follow college, state, and local procedures, rules, and regulations.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 9 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings and must have the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move office supplies up to twenty-five (25) pounds as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events as necessary.

Work Environment: This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, copiers, fax machines, and filing systems. The position works in a high-traffic environment with frequent interruptions and regularly utilizes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various departmental applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with limited supervision.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Retirement Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)

For more information about the benefits please visit our HR Benefits Page.

Employer Amarillo College

Address 2201 S Washington St

PO Box 447

Amarillo, Texas, 79109

Phone 806-371-5040

Website https://www.actx.edu/