Bloomberg Student Mentor Work Study

Union College • Schenectady, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. By providing drop-in and scheduled consultative support to the Union College community, Bloomberg Student Mentors support access and use of the Bloomberg Terminal – a specialized database and terminal used in the finance sector – housed within Schaffer Library. Bloomberg Student Mentors assist a diverse group of students and faculty with use of the Bloomberg Terminal, including explaining economic principles, market terminology, and Terminal function keys and searching techniques. This role offers hands-on experience with a tool used by financial professionals worldwide, building skills directly applicable to careers in finance, economics, and investment management.

Requirements

• Dedication to excellent customer service
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to staffing scheduled shifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as collaboration skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative, problem-solving skills, and analytical skills
• Experience and knowledge of Bloomberg keyboard techniques and searching strategies
• Completion of Bloomberg Market Concepts course, either before or during the first term of employment

Nice To Haves

• Economics major in Junior or Senior year
• Active member of the Student Investment Fund
• Completion of an internship which required using the Bloomberg Terminal
• Completion of Envestnet Institute on Campus program

Responsibilities

• Assist students and faculty with the use of the Bloomberg Terminal
• Maintain a consistent schedule for walk-in assistance
• Schedule appointments with students to assist with in-depth research questions
• Create documentation or host events to promote and introduce students to the Bloomberg Terminal.

What This Job Offers

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