English Language & Global Trng-Student Worker

Gannon University • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The English Language and Global Training student employee will assist with a variety of office-related duties to support the department’s administrative needs. The student employee will assist the ELGT staff and teachers in supporting the English as a Second Language ( ESL ) students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : · Assist with and at new student orientation, including preliminary preparations and checking in of students · Assist the ELGT staff with events programming, inclusive of marketing · Provide peer guidance and support to new ESL students as they adjust to the new environment · Schedule appointments, answer phone calls, greet visitors, and answer basic inquiries at the front desk as needed · Scan and file confidential student documents. Run errands/make deliveries and/or pick-ups from other campus departments; · Support the development of the ESL department’s visibility by assisting with photos, ideas, or the submission of articles. · Manage the bulletin board, physical or electronic · Schedule and coordinate activities for students CONTACT WITH OTHERS : · The student employee has frequent interaction with global students as well as with staff from other Gannon departments; visitors to the Office of English Language and Global Training, or other entities via telephone or in-person office visits. Physical Demands State appropriate physical demands here.

Requirements

• Current Gannon University student.
• English language reading comprehension skills to understand written instructions, article research or other documentation related to job duties
• Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations
• English language oral, listening, and written communication skills for routine exchange of information with supervisors, coworkers, other personnel, and international students who may be difficult to understand or have limited English proficiency
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Compose brief correspondence
• Coordinate tasks
• Evaluate and make decisions regarding independent courses of action
• Skill in using computers to enter and retrieve data
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, and other programs
• Ability to type/word-process with speed and accuracy
• Operate office equipment, including computer, scanner, copy machine, and telephone
• Must have dedication, patience, maturity and positive demeanor in fast-paced office environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Punctuality and commitment to maintaining established work hours
• Ability to enter hours worked in timely and efficient manner
• Must maintain regular communication with Director if unable to adhere to established work hours, and notify of an absence or necessary schedule change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with official student documents or issues discussed in the ELGT office
• Desire and ability to work with students with varying degrees of English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Same as in required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and at new student orientation, including preliminary preparations and checking in of students
• Assist the ELGT staff with events programming, inclusive of marketing
• Provide peer guidance and support to new ESL students as they adjust to the new environment
• Schedule appointments, answer phone calls, greet visitors, and answer basic inquiries at the front desk as needed
• Scan and file confidential student documents.
• Run errands/make deliveries and/or pick-ups from other campus departments
• Support the development of the ESL department’s visibility by assisting with photos, ideas, or the submission of articles.
• Manage the bulletin board, physical or electronic
• Schedule and coordinate activities for students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees