Registrar Service Specialist

HCA Healthcare · Houston, TX Part Time
$100668 – $100668 / year
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You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many! At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare. That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for the _Registrar Service Specialist_ position today! Click here to learn more about Galen! (https://galencollege.edu/about) Position Overview: As a _Registrar Service Specialist_ at Galen College of Nursing, you will provide consistent, friendly support to the students, faculty and staff and assist with the maintenance of academic records while enforcing policies and following established procedures of the college. Position Responsibilities 1. Provide quality student service which says to students, "I Care" and demonstrates the college's commitment to thoughtful, equitable treatment of all students in the areas of registration and academic records, and to insure the confidentiality and accuracy of student records. a. As assigned, verify that students have met all enrollment / admission requirements inclusive of background checks and meeting admission test thresholds. b. Assist in processing all readmission students. c. Provide timely notification to students of changes to their status with the college - probation, dismissals, etc. d. Work and assist other functional campus teams to meet needs of students as assigned by the Registrar. e. Meet with students and contact students on a routine basis regarding attendance, performance and progression in the program, documenting all student interactions in Ellucian Colleague. f. Provide support and assistance to all students including: i. Initial intake of students, making sure student understands and agrees with transfer credit awarded. ii. Registration Assistance including verifying all pre-requisite/co-requisite rules are met. iii. Processing waitlists as space permits. iv. Registering students who are repeating. v. Assist students with all questions and issues. vi. Assist students with schedule adjustments during add/drop week or at other times in the term as needed (advising student to impact of choices being made - completion and financial aid). vii. Assist students with ordering of uniforms. viii. Monitor clinical compliance, contacting students who are non-compliant and working with them to get all required documentation in hand so they can participate in clinical courses. 2. Provide professional assistance and s

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Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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