Specialized Support - Student Assistant (Business Hospitality & Global Trade RLC)

Dallas College•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Support Student Assistant provides targeted assistance requiring specific skills or knowledge to a college department. The role allows students to apply and enhance specialized abilities in a practical setting while contributing to departmental projects and operations. The work may involve independent research, data compilation, specialized software, data analysis, report generation, system maintenance, or operating specialized technical equipment. The assistant may also support college presentations, workshops, and campus events with setup, registration, and attendee assistance. The position is part of the Work Study Program and offers educational and career growth through administrative, instructional, mentoring, or specialized support. Student assistants are expected to provide excellent customer service, support colleagues, attend work punctually and regularly, complete required training and professional development, support the College's mission and values, and perform additional duties as assigned. This is an on-site position. After six months, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement, subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and College policy. Work is part-time, with flexible hours typically up to 19.5 per week, coordinated with the department supervisor and the student's academic schedule. The hourly rate is $23.78.

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 program for at least six credit hours in a plan leading to a degree or certification.
Not receive an athletic scholarship requiring participation in an intercollegiate sport during any semester Texas College Work Study is awarded.
Not be enrolled in a seminary or another 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 as a student in good standing at the College and eligible for Texas Work-Study.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and 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 work area and above-average knowledge of equipment and/or regulations in the assigned academic area.
Completion of 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

Complete campus- or department-specific projects that may require independent research, data compilation, or specialized software application.
Maintain strict confidentiality of records, databases, and sensitive information, adhering to privacy policies.
Manage small-scale research assignments or technical tasks, potentially involving data analysis, report generation, or system maintenance.
Operate specialized technical equipment or use department-specific software proficiently, such as graphic design, database management, or industry-specific tools.
Support the assigned area during college presentations, workshops, and campus events, including setup, registration, and attendee assistance.
Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Attend work regularly and punctually and follow the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training and professional development sessions.
Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.