Study Abroad Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a Study Abroad Student Assistant to support the daily operations of the Study Abroad office. You will advise prospective students and families, assist with research projects, data entry, and office duties for the Center for Student Advising and Success.

Responsibilities include handling emails and calls, maintaining records, scheduling information sessions, and assisting with orientation and recruitment events.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and highly organized demeanor.
• Attentive to details and able to handle confidential information.
• Strong verbal and written skills in English.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to emails, calls, and calendar updates.
• Maintain and verify application records with accuracy.
• Schedule information sessions and advising appointments; update materials.
• Scan, upload, store, and file documents as directed.
• Maintain professional demeanor and cooperate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers to keep projects on task and coverage.
• Run errands between departments as needed.
• Manage social networking content for programs.
• Assist with orientation meetings and cataloguing student documents.
• Support recruitment events and campus promotions.
• Occasionally greet and direct visitors to appropriate departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Confidential information

Strong English skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The Study Abroad Student Assistant will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Study Abroad office. The main function is to provide direct office support for staff and advise prospective students and their families. This position will also assist with research projects, data entry, and other duties for the Center for Student Advising and Success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and process email, telephone, calendar and other communications.
• Maintain application records, ensuring accuracy of data.
• Scheduling information sessions and advising appointments and updating materials.
• Scan, upload, copy, store and file documents as directed.
• Maintain professional demeanor in the office and cooperate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Establish and maintain clear communication with coworkers to ensure that all projects are on task or completed and that office hours are covered.
• Run errands between departments as needed.
• Maintain social networking websites for programs.
• Assist with orientation meetings and cataloguing student documents.
• Assist with promotions and recruitment events.
• Occasionally work at the front line for the center, directing visitors and incoming communications to the appropriate departments.

Knowledge and Skills/ Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized Attentive to details, sensitive to confidential information Strong verbal and written skills in English Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Particular consideration will be given to past participants in Study Abroad/First Year Abroad Hourly Rate: 16.97 Supervisor: Craig McDonald

If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment. The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.