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Head Cashier

  • 503921
  • Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Full-time
  • Closing at: Aug 17 2026 - 23:55 MDT
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Department Contact: McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

 

Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position

 

Position Details

Position Title: Head Cashier

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 941210-DACC ACCOUNTING SVCS

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This is a customer service driven position in that the cashier area provides support to students, faculty, and staff. This position is responsible for the supervision of the cashiering unit and must adhere to cash handling guidelines as well as financial system guidelines. Cashiers are responsible for receiving and providing documentation for a variety of payment methods and related transactions, to include, but not limited to: Student tuition payments, student club payments, third-party payments, etc. Daily transaction reconciliations are required for cash reports, balancing of cash drawers, to include cash, credit cards, checks, etc. Making deposits and reordering of currency and coin is included in daily reconciliations. The ability to investigate and correct reconciliations which do not balance is paramount. System and financial knowledge is required for posting daily transactions, posting to student accounts, preparing journal entries, preparing reconciliations, creating receipts, making deposits, routine billing, balancing accounts, processing refunds, etc. The Head Cashier supervises the requirement for providing information and training to other DACC campus cashiers and the ability to answer inquiries regarding tuition and fees, providing resources to assist students, and deposit and withdrawal guidance is necessary as customer support. Maintaining departmental records, compliance with department security and audit procedures, coordination of cashier personnel, approving time sheets, and participation of various committees and meetings are additional responsibilities of the Head Cashier. Interactions with third-party sponsors and calculations are required for student financial support reporting. The ability to create financial reports, troubleshoot and analyze data, monitor the budget, and implement and administer protocols is required. Provides operating goals and objectives, data and information regarding customer satisfaction, and college services review.

 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s
Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Four years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined; post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.

Knowledge of cash handling protocols, computer security, and financial/accounting procedures. Ability to supervise and develop goals for the unit. Ability to analyze data, solve problems and make corrections using computerized information systems is required. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Teams, and Zoom is required.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. 

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and New Mexico State University policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, interview, or complete onboarding for a position with New Mexico State University, or if you cannot use the online application system, please visit our Accessibility & Accommodations page to initiate an accommodation request

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