Student, Veteran Liaison (Work Study)

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College is seeking a part-time student employee to support the FVCC Veteran Center under the supervision of the Student Engagement Coordinator.

The role includes greeting students, maintaining the center, promoting the FVCC Veteran Center and Veterans Association, assisting with events and outreach, and handling general office duties with campus equipment. Work is Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., up to 19 hours per week during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as a team player.
• Ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
• Willingness to try new things.

Responsibilities

• Greet students and provide customer service.
• Maintain the FVCC Veteran Center.
• Promote the FVCC Veteran Center and the FVCC Veterans Association.
• Assist with planning, promotion, and implementation of special projects and events.
• Assist with resource information at outreach and special events.
• Perform general office tasks using office equipment, such as a computer and a photocopier.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Computer

Photocopier

Job description

ELIGIBILITY:

Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid) and enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits.

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends. Works up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:

Business casual with appropriate coverage

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Support the Veteran Center under the supervision of the Student Engagement Coordinator.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Perform customer service by greeting students
• Maintain the cleanliness of the FVCC Veteran Center
• Promote the FVCC Veteran Center and the FVCC Veterans Association
• Assist with planning, promotion, and implementation of special projects and events
• Assist with resource information at outreach and special events
• Perform general office tasks using office equipment, such as a computer and a photocopier
• Perform other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work independently or as a team player
• Ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and community partners
• Willingness to try new things

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with the Service LearningProgram
• Previous experience with social media

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Communication, critical and reflective thinking, customer service, leadership, professionalism, teamwork

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Practical competence, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, technological competence, demonstrating professionalism, and teamwork

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION:

Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, [e-mail] or 406-756-3985.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.