Student Assistant

Davita Inc.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Student Assistant to support the English Department. This role focuses on enhancing accessibility by assisting faculty with teaching materials and updating documents. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills, critical thinking abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers approximately 20 hours of work per week, allowing students to gain valuable experience while contributing to an inclusive academic environment. If you're eager to learn and support educational initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and analytical thinking are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in improving accessibility of teaching materials.
• Perform general office duties including filing, copying, and typing.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Good academic standing

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Approximately 20 hours per week.

Position begins as soon as possible.

The Department of English is seeking a work study student for the 2021-2022 school year.

Although this position is designed to support both faculty and office staff, the primary duty associated with this position is improving accessibility within the department. This work will include providing support to faculty in their efforts to make their teaching materials and existing documents accessible; however, it may also entail updating PDFs and Word documents and improving Canvas sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to general office duties such as:
Answer Multi-line Telephone
Filing, Copying and Typing
Routing Mail
Running Errands on Campus
Database Entry
Assist With Special Projects
Other Duties As Assigned

Students work approx. 20 hours per week

Desirable traits and qualifications include strong writing skills, ability to think critically and analytically, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, the ability to work independently, a positive attitude, good academic standing, and a willingness to learn.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
It is Northern Kentucky University's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited.

Working Title	Student Assistant
Department	English
Type of Work Study	Institutional
Building/Office Location	LA - Charles O. Landrum Academic Center
Work Schedule
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education	High School Diploma
Pay Rate	$10.00/hr

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	20211469
Job Open Date	10/26/2020
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11069