Student Employment: School of Health Sciences - Academic Advising Office Assistant AY 26/27
About The Position
This is a student employment position within the School of Health Sciences Student Employment program for the Academic Year 26/27. The role involves working at the front desk of the SHS Advising Suite and also serving as an SHS Peer Advisor. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, providing administrative support to faculty and staff, managing mail, and assisting with marketing materials. As a Peer Advisor, the student will help first-year students with course registration, using university systems like Self Service and Stellic, and understanding degree progress. They will also provide basic guidance on using Handshake for job and internship searches and making career counselor appointments. Additionally, the Peer Advisor will direct students to relevant advising and career development resources and stay informed about upcoming events, deadlines, and activities.
Requirements
- Personable and friendly to work on a constant basis with faculty, staff, students and visitors.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Must be a School of Health Sciences student sophomore level or above.
- First year students are not eligible.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors to the SHS Advising Suite and assist with inquiries.
- Support faculty and staff with various office duties including typing, filing, copying, errands on campus, assistance with mailings, inventory, stocking of supplies, and creation of flyers and/or other marketing materials.
- Sort and/or deliver daily mail for SHS / SON & Advising Office.
- May be asked to assist other departments within the School of Health Sciences.
- Be available for walk-in advising assistance for first year students.
- Assist first year students with course registration, including how to use Self Service and Stellic to register for classes, and how to find and understand degree progress.
- Provide basic Handshake instruction to students including how to set up a profile, where to find jobs and internships, and how to make an appointment with a career counselor.
- Point and/or refer students to appropriate online and in-person advising and career development resources including the course catalog, advising website, Happy Friday emails, and/or relevant faculty or staff.
- Be knowledgeable about upcoming SHS Advising and Career related events, deadlines, and activities.
- Verify students sign in prior to their appointment, and bump up Advising questions/concerns if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
