Student Assistant, Scholarships & Rusk TJC Citizens Promise

Tyler Junior College; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyler Junior College’s Promise & Scholarship Office is seeking a Student Assistant with strong administrative skills to help with clerical tasks and general office support under supervision. You may assist with event setup and front desk coverage as needed.

These positions are limited to a maximum of 18 hours per week and require registration for undergraduate classes. Federal Work Study may apply; travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions.
• Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Responsibilities

• Utilize multiple software programs (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite) to track progress and generate reports.
• Assist with basic office administration and other work as needed: maintaining spreadsheets; preparing reports; coordinating/gathering data; filing, copying, or scanning documents.
• Provides minimal coverage of the front desk and phones and greets all callers and visitors in a courteous, polite, and professional manner
• Provides support across all areas of the Advancement and Scholarship Office

Skills

Collaboration/Teamwork

Computer Software Skills

Customer Service

Written/ Oral Communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Promise & Scholarship Office, which oversees scholarships, is looking for a Student Assistant with strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and reliability. As a student worker, you will assist with clerical tasks and general office support under the supervision of the department's staff technician. Occasionally, you will also help set up for events hosted by our office. We work hard, but we also have a lot of fun in the Promise & Scholarship Office throughout the year!

*Student Assistant positions are subject to a maximum of 18 hours per week.

• Utilize multiple software programs (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.) to track progress and generate reports
• Assist with basic office administration and other work as needed: this may include maintaining spreadsheets; preparing reports; coordinating/gathering data; filing, copying, or scanning documents, etc.
• Provides minimal coverage of the front desk and phones and greets all callers and visitors in a courteous, polite, and professional manner
• Provides support across all areas of the Advancement and Scholarship Office

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Math Skills, Multi-tasking, Written/ Oral Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Typing/Word Processing, Effective interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

Work Environment: Work required outside of normal business hours

Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, typing, lifting up to (~35 lbs.)

Travel Required: No

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

QUALIFICATIONS

Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions. Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Job-Specific Requirements

Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions. A work week is Monday-Sunday.

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.