[Learn/Earn] Office Assistant

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn-Benton Community College is seeking an International Student Office Assistant for the Learn & Earn program. You will assist with greeting students, supporting international student engagement, and helping with recruitment, orientations, and campus tours.

Applicants must be LBCC students enrolled in at least 6 credits with a 2.0 GPA or better. This part-time role involves office tasks, social media, and collaboration with International Advisors.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as LBCC student in at least six credits (except breaks) with a 2.0 GPA or better.
• International experience or working with international populations is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general office practices and campus communications procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and department forms and work with system software, Excel and Word as directed by International Advisors.
• Create content for social media and update social media channels.
• Greet students and visitors in the International Programs Office.
• Assist with recruitment and orientation activities for international students.
• Guide campus tours for prospective students and connect them to campus resources.
• Assist with accessing student accounts in WebRunner and other campus tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Office software

Education

Enrolled at LBCC with 6+ credits

GPA 2.0+

Experience in multicultural settings

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting is for a Learn & Earn position. To be eligible for Learn & Earn positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC , maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA ).

Welcomes international students and provides assistance to assure students feel welcome and included at LBCC and across all campuses. Assists with organizing and hosting activities and events that support international student engagement. Visits classrooms to share international perspectives with other students and helps international students connect to various support services.

International Student Office Assistant will work approximately 10 hours per week during the school term, plus additional hours for orientation and preparation during week zero of each term up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. May work up to 40 hours per week during the Summer term and during the college breaks if needed.

This is a pooled position, applicants will be reviewed when an opening becomes available.

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

• Maintains student records, department forms and works with system software, excel and word documents as directed by International Advisors.
• Creates content for social media and maintains social media channel updates.
• Greets students and visitors in the International Programs Office.
• Supports recruitment of international students by guiding campus tours to prospective students.
• Assist new students throughout the entry process, new student orientations. Assist student with accessing student accounts for registration in WebRunner and other campus tools, such as Student Scheduler, etc.
• Assists with connection of international students with resources needed for cultural adjustment and academic success.
• Assists International Student Ambassadors with planning and executing group activities that support international student engagement. Creates and disseminates advertising for international student events via social media, campus billboards, classroom visits, etc.
• Assists students with completing online applications, monitors the weekly online application Zoom drop-in hours when possible.
• Assists International Programs staff with recruitment and retention projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting with little or no exposure to health and safety hazards.
• Significant amount of work is performed on a computer.
• May work additional hours and occasional evening hours as needed.
• May travel to other LBCC campuses as needed.

Education and Experience

• Must be attending LBCC student enrolled in at least 6 credits (except during breaks) with a 2.0 GPA or better. An international student, or a Non-international student applicant must have experience in a multicultural setting or working with international populations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires good organizational, communication, and customer services skills.
• Basic knowledge of general office practices, campus email communications and procedures is preferred.
• Requires the ability to perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Requires ability to learn, understand and apply department and college rules, regulations and policies.
• Must be reliable and punctual, and present a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work respectfully with individuals from all cultures, backgrounds and perspectives.

Employment Requirement

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail]

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.