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

Dallas College • Richland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Support Student Assistant provides targeted assistance requiring specific skills or knowledge to a Dallas College department. The position offers students the opportunity to apply and develop specialized abilities while contributing to departmental projects and operations. Work may involve independent research, data compilation, specialized software, technical tasks, data analysis, report generation, system maintenance, or operating specialized equipment. The assistant may also support college presentations, workshops, and campus events through setup, registration, and attendee assistance.

Student assistants share professional conduct duties: providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors; supporting colleagues; attending work regularly and punctually; completing required training and professional development; supporting the College's mission, values, goals, and principles; and performing additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

This is a part-time work-study position, typically up to 19.5 hours per week, with a flexible schedule coordinated with the department supervisor and the student's academic schedule. Positions are considered on-site. 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. The hourly rate is $23.78. Work-study eligibility requirements include federal work-study funding, enrollment and academic eligibility requirements, Texas residency, demonstrated financial need, and other stated conditions.

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 certificate-seeking 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 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 be 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 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 in accordance with 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 in 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.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Attend work regularly and punctually, follow the work schedule, and complete required training and professional development.
• Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed