Specialized Support - Student Assistant (Nursing BHC)

Dallas College•Brookhaven, GA

6d•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 develop specialized abilities while contributing to departmental projects and operations. Duties may include independent research, data compilation, use of specialized software, research or technical assignments, data analysis, report generation, system maintenance, and operation of specialized equipment. The assistant may also support college presentations, workshops, and campus events through setup, registration, and attendee assistance. Student Assistants also provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors; support colleagues; attend work regularly and punctually; complete required training and professional development; support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles; and perform additional duties assigned by a supervisor. This is an on-site work-study position with a flexible schedule coordinated with the department supervisor and the student’s academic schedule, typically up to 19.5 hours per week.

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 degree- or certification-leading program for at least six credit hours.
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 other program leading to ordination, licensure to preach for a religious sect, or membership in a religious order.
Pass a criminal background check; 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 a 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.
Relevant coursework related to the department’s function, such as Information Systems, Human Resources, Office Administration, or major-related courses.
Ability to exercise judgment when performing routine tasks and selecting 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 applications.
Maintain strict confidentiality of records, databases, and sensitive information, following applicable privacy policies.
Manage small-scale research assignments or technical tasks, potentially involving data analysis, report generation, or system maintenance.
Operate specialized technical equipment or work proficiently with department-specific software and tools.
Support college presentations, workshops, and campus events, including setup, registration, and attendee assistance.
Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Provide team support to colleagues and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Attend work regularly and punctually and follow the work schedule.
Complete required training and professional development sessions.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.