Student Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Student Assistant needed for the College of Justice, Safety & Military Science. Student Assistant will staff the College Advising Office front desk, where they will schedule appointments for academic advisors, assist with basic advising questions, and direct visitors throughout the building. Student Assistant will also assist with standard office duties related to filing, copies, and organization. Student Assistant will also assist with college-sponsored events, including event setup and cleanup, moving tables, chairs, etc.; data entry; research; social media; and other duties as assigned. Student Assistant will assist with direct recruitment initiatives, including but not limited to building tours, emails to prospective students, direct mail efforts, etc. The ability to work independently and deal with the public is inherent to the position. An outgoing personality with strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required. Student Assistant must be able to lift/move boxes and other materials and may also be required to work occasional evenings or weekends (with prior notice) in support of college-related events. College of Justice, Safety & Military Science major is strongly preferred. Position is funded by Federal Work Study Funds. Institutional Funding is not available for this position.

Requirements

Currently enrolled EKU student in good academic standing
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently
Genuine interest in helping fellow students and prospective students
Willingness to learn and accurately communicate information about the assigned academic college and EKU resources
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA requirements
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other common software programs and social media platforms
Dependability, promptness, confidentiality, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and being a self-starter
Must have reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science major is strongly preferred
Assisting with college-sponsored events, mailings, data entry, clerical duties, cleaning/organizing, and other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Staff the College Advising Office front desk
Schedule appointments for academic advisors
Assist with basic advising questions
Direct visitors throughout the building
Assist with standard office duties related to filing, copies, and organization
Assist with college-sponsored events, including event setup and cleanup, moving tables, chairs, etc.
Data entry
Research
Social media
Assist with direct recruitment initiatives, including but not limited to building tours, emails to prospective students, direct mail efforts, etc.
Work independently and deal with the public
Lift/move boxes and other materials
Attend required training and scheduled events