Regular Student Clerical - CETTL

University of Central Oklahoma • Edmond, OK

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About The Position

This is a regular Student Clerical position with the Center for Excellence in Transformative Teaching & Learning (CETTL) assigned primarily to the Educators' Leadership Academy (ELA). This position will perform a variety of event- and customer service-related functions. Typical duties may include but are not limited to event promotion, event setup, customer service, and usage of Microsoft Office applications. The Center for Excellence in Transformative Teaching & Learning (CETTL) collaborates with other campus units and individuals to offer programs, services, and resources to encourage, enhance, and support faculty in helping students learn. CETTL is comprised of four major programs: the Educator's Leadership Academy (ELA), the 21st Century Pedagogy Institute, the Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR), and the annual Transformative Learning Conference. The Educators' Leadership Academy provides workshop-style professional development learning opportunities for faculty and staff from a variety of regional academic institutions. Workshops typically span two days multiple times per year on topics such as effective conflict engagement for educators, strategic planning and budgeting, curriculum development, and navigating cultural differences. ELA has four main academies: Academic Leadership Fellows Academy, Higher Education Department Chair Academy, Transformative Leadership Academy, and Administrative Support Professionals Academy. ELA also provides support for events in CETTL. This student position will support the operations of CETTL in many ways, with a primary focus on ELA professional development programs.

Requirements

• Shows sufficient knowledge of the structure of higher education in the United States.
• Proficiency in oral and written English, and good writing and proof-reading skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and awareness of cultural communication differences.
• Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to collaborate with a team of professionals.
• Ability to work with a team to accomplish goals.
• Ability to prioritize across multiple projects.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to speak to small groups of peers.
• Ability to manage data on spreadsheets.
• Dependable and thorough.
• Displays initiative.
• Detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Prior event programming and/or event coordination experience.
• Familiarity with and moderate proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Experience utilizing graphic arts programs such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
• Experience utilizing social media applications, primarily LinkedIn.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to receive and understand directions for an assigned task, ask clarifying questions as needed, and successfully complete the task.
• Ability to adhere to an assigned work schedule and utilize good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director of the Educators' Leadership Academy to achieve programmatic goals.
• Provide logistical assistance to ELA and CETTL for events and activities, including: Room setup: movement of tables and chairs, registration setup, food and beverage, and educational materials for participants. Assisting with the attendee check-in process. Setup, test audio/video equipment including projectors, built-in computer, microphones and speakers before event. Maintaining and updating registration lists for event attendee tracking. Creating signage and nametags. Organizing and moving materials/equipment. Assisting with the creation, editing, and distribution of event programs, flyers, and advertisements. Working with vendors to accept delivery of food and materials.
• Utilize social media (LinkedIn, etc.) to promote ELA and CETTL programs and activities.
• Complete basic data-entry tasks in ELA and CETTL databases.
• Create and maintain inventories of office supplies and program-specific products.
• Be service-orientated by actively looking for ways to help staff and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees