Administrative Support -Student Assistant (Student Connections and Programming))-4

Dallas College • Brookhaven, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Assistant position provides administrative, instructional, mentoring, or specialized support while offering educational and career growth. This Administrative Support role provides clerical and administrative assistance to a college department to support the efficient operation of daily office functions and help students develop professional office skills in a campus environment.

Shared duties include providing welcoming customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors; supporting colleagues; reporting to work regularly and punctually; completing required training and professional development; supporting the College’s mission and values; and performing additional duties as assigned. Depending on placement, student assistants may support administrative offices, academic labs and learning environments, or specialized departmental projects. The position is on-site. Work-study status and eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate student awarded federal work-study funds in the financial aid package.
• Meet Dallas College Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
• Be enrolled and certified in at least six hours (half-time) for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Be classified by the institution as a Texas resident.
• Have completed a FAFSA or TASFA.
• Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt.
• Demonstrate financial need through the financial aid application process.
• Be enrolled in an eligible degree- or certificate-leading program for at least six credit hours.
• Not receive an athletic scholarship requiring participation in an intercollegiate sport during a semester in which Texas College Work Study is awarded.
• Not be enrolled in a seminary or other program leading to ordination, licensure to preach for a religious sect, or membership in a religious order.
• Pass a criminal background check if required; background checks are required for all work-study positions.
• Not owe back child support to the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
• Have no prior institutional balance or blocks.
• Have transportation to off-campus worksites.
• Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled at the College in good standing and eligible for Texas Work-Study.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with common office software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies, systems, and departmental procedures.
• Basic technology skills related to the area of work and above-average knowledge of equipment and/or regulations in the assigned academic area.
• Relevant coursework related to the department’s function, such as Information Systems, Human Resources, Office Administration, or major-related courses.
• Ability to exercise judgment in routine tasks and select appropriate procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on highly skilled tasks and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet visitors, provide general information, and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and small package deliveries.
• Perform data entry, maintain records, and accurately update databases.
• Assist with filing, scanning, and organizing documents.
• Schedule appointments and meetings and manage calendars as needed.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Assist with office supply inventory and ordering.
• Support departmental events, workshops, and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Support colleagues and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Attend work regularly and punctually, follow the work schedule, and complete required training and professional development.
• Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College and perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed