Student Life Student Assistant

Job description

General Description

Student Assistants administratively support professional staff members in all duties associated with meeting the needs of students through the Office of Student Life.

Student Life operates within the fundamental principles of student development theory in order to provide a variety of programs and services that support students in their pursuit of a successful higher education experience.

Programs and services offered include service learning, campus activities, employment, programming, clubs and organizations, leadership activities, and special events.

Reports To Director of Student Life What position(s) reports to this position?

None Minimum Education/Experience Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.

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Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Customer service experience

Positive interpersonal skills

Alphabetical and numerical filing

Adequate spelling and grammar

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Typing (speed is not a requirement)

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Knowledge of telephone etiquette and skills

Effective communication with large groups as well as one on one

Ability to prioritize job duties

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm for campus engagement

Flexibility in work assignments

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a college vehicle Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently move about the the Office of Student Life and the OCCC campus.

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to grasp, move, lift, push, pull, materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

3.

VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned, or to make general observations.

4.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed both indoors and outdoors.

Preferred Qualifications None Required Training Work Hours Work hours are varied but will include occasional evening and weekend hours.

Department Student Life Office Job Open Date 07/03/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Posting Number Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402813 Job Duties Job Duties (Position Specific) (The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) Provide general office support

Assist with data entry and assessment of Student Life programs and events

Update and maintain campus bulletin boards
Collect and log comment and suggestion cards

Create and distribute Student Life promotional materials

Preparation and execution of all types of Student Life programming

Help students with resume/cover letter preparation.

Assist students in the navigation of on-campus and off-campus job boards.

Provide information related to Student Life and OCCC to the community at large

Serve as a positive student role model

Assist with program set up – may include, but not limited to, lifting, moving and transporting objects up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to drive a college vehicle with passengers

Assist with support to other OCCC offices as assigned by members of Student Life professional staff

Maintain the organization of Student Life supplies, materials, and Student Life managed areas

Assist with Civic Honors presentations and sign-ups Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Required Skill Profession

Secretaries And Administrative Assistants