Student Internship - Workforce Education Admin Assistant

Southern Arkansas University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 29,342; Part time

Job summary

A Community College District in Seattle is seeking a Student Intern for the Workforce Education Department. This part-time position (up to 19 hours weekly) involves providing support to students while maintaining marketing materials and records. The internship offers a flexible hybrid schedule accommodating students' classes. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, and candidates must be current students enrolled in relevant programs. The hourly rate for this role is $21.30.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in courses at Seattle colleges by the start of the internship.
• Students in business and marketing are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student questions and tech support.
• Create marketing materials for workforce education.
• Maintain spreadsheets to track student participation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Strong ability to prioritize tasks

Proactive attitude

Proactive problem-solving skills

Comfort with technology

Experience with Canva or similar

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in an administrative support role

Education

Current enrollment in business or marketing courses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

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Student Internship - Workforce Education Admin Assistant

North Seattle College is looking to hire a student administrative intern in the Workforce Education Department.

Salary for this position is $21.30 per hour.

Application is open until filled, first review of materials will begin March 9th.

This position is open to current students at Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, and South Seattle College. Must be enrolled in courses by the start of the internship. Students enrolled in program areas such as business and marketing are highly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Supports the North Seattle College Workforce Education office with support and assistance to students through technology/application help, outreach materials, customer services, events, and contributing to a safe environment. This role will report to the Director of Workforce Education.

This position is part-time, working up to 19 hours per week.

Hybrid: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday. Fridays are remote. Schedules are configured to accommodate student class schedules.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Application Procedures:

• Attached Resume & Cover Letter explaining your interest, skills, and relevant coursework.
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. International students permitted to work on-campus are eligible to apply.

What you will be working on:

• Student questions/tech support with applications
• Marketing materials for workforce education
• Maintaining and building spreadsheets in excel to track student participation

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

This position is open to current students at Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, and South Seattle College. Must be enrolled in courses by the start of the internship. Students enrolled in program areas such as business and marketing are highly encouraged to apply.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service skills, such as greeting visitors, providing student support or collaborating with staff and across departments.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and collaborate with a team.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with ability to identify potential issues early and coordinate with executive leadership to develop effective solutions.
• Comfort with technology or willingness to learn new platforms such as Starfish and ctclink
• Experience with Canva or similar publisher applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
• Experience in an administrative support role with responsibility for calendar and email communication.

EDUCATION OUTCOMES:

• Enhance skills with marketing and outreach
• Experience collaborating within and across departments at North Seattle College
• Development working knowledge of Workforce education grants, such as BFET, Worker Retraining, and WorkFirst.
• Professional development opportunities and networking.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

OFFICE SETTING:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.