Student - Project Assistant for Student Life

Sjcme; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is seeking a part-time Project Assistant for Student Life to support the implementation of the Medicat system in Counseling Center and Health & Wellness Center. The role includes form creation, scheduling setup, and keeping the project on track, with training provided on Medicat.

Ideal candidates will communicate clearly, manage time well, and adapt to new technology. Work commitments are flexible around student schedules, with weekly team meetings and a

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with technology and learning new systems.
• Willingness to ask questions when clarification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a new electronic records system.
• Build online forms and scheduling modules in Medicat.
• Provide progress updates to the implementation team and supervisor.
• Attend weekly meetings and adhere to project timelines.
• Assist in training staff on Medicat features.

Skills

Time management

Task precision

Written and oral communication

Technology use

Curiosity/ask questions

Job description

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Student - Project Assistant for Student Life

Payroll Student Student

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2212

Saint Joseph's College of Maine and the Student Life Department seek a robust individual for the student employment position of Project Assistant!

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH POSITION:

The Project Assistant will support the development of a new system in the Counseling Center and Health &Wellness Center for maintaining records electronically by:

• Becoming proficient with Medicat (the new system) features through facilitated and self-guided training
• Completing assigned tasks such as building online forms and setting up scheduling modules
• Communicating progress updates to the implementation team and supervisor
• Attending weekly meetings with the supervisor and other members of the implementation team as assigned
• Adhering to the project timeline and communicating any delays
• In partnership with the supervisor, providing training on features to members of the Counseling Center andHealth & Wellness Center who will use the Medicat system

Special Note: No personally identifiable information and/or confidential patient information will be in the Medicat system accessible to the Project Assistant.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to direct and manage time well
• Complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Clearly communicate in person and in writing
• Comfort with technology and, after training, the ability to research answers to low level questions
• Confidence in asking questions that cannot be answered independently

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK ANTICIPATED: 5-10

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a limited-term position that concludes in January 2027
• Work can be scheduled around the assistant’scommitments and will average 5-10 hours per week
• Some work may be completed outside the College’s businesshours with prior approval by the supervisor
• Weekly project team meetings currently take place on Wednesdays at noon. While attendance is ideal, alternativearrangements can be made if the assistant is not available at that time

Community-Based Service Work Requirement: In support of our core value of compassion, which calls us to “consciously reach out beyond our college boundaries to serve the needs of others,” all Federal Work Study (FWS) student employees at Saint Joseph’s College are expected to complete eight (8) hours of community-based service work, prior to FWS exhausting . These hours can be completed all at once or incrementally. You will receive payment for the 8 community-based service hours as completed on a bi-weekly basis . FWS student employees will have ten weeks to complete their eight (8) hours of community-based work from the start of their position . This work is to be coordinated with the student employee’s department manager throughout the semester and students can participate as it fits their schedule. This community-based service work relates directly to the Core Values of Community, Justice, Excellence, and Respect which are the foundation of the College.

Saint Joseph’s College is an EEO employer and applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([e-mail], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

Mission Statement

Saint Joseph's College of Maine, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the vision of Catherine McCauley, is a Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition distinguished by its welcoming community. We foster an on-going dialogue between faith and reason so as to prepare our learners to live meaningful lives that improve the world around them.

Vision Statement

In fulfillment of its mission, Saint Joseph's College of Maine will be a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community that forms individuals who practice humility, justice, and compassion, as Jesus did, in solidarity with the marginalized.