Student Associate - Jackson School Student Affairs
About The Position
The Jackson School of Geosciences is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and personable Student Associate to support our front desk in the Holland Student Family Center Student Affairs Office (JGB 2.102), located in-person on the UT Main campus. This individual works with a Student Affairs team, which includes Academic Advisors, Career Services, Graduate Coordinators, speaking with high school students and their families, assisting with student organization management and/or scholarships, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and administrators across the Jackson School. There is regular engagement with various campus partners, academic departments, prospective students, and members of the community. A competitive candidate for this position is someone who exemplifies a service-oriented approach; exercising professionalism, integrity, and critical thinking in a frequently visited office.
Requirements
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
- Must be student in good standing academically and be currently enrolled in UT coursework during all fall and spring semesters of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability work with various audiences.
- Experience working in a customer-service oriented workplace.
- Prior administrative or office experience (e.g. answering phones, email, and other clerical duties).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of UT systems and resources on campus.
- Ability to work consistent schedule between 10-20 hours per week during fall/spring semesters, with an option to work future summers if desired.
Responsibilities
- Daily front-of-house responsibilities (answering phones, responding to email-based inquiries, scheduling appointments, checking in appointments, opening and closing suite, assisting with events, maintaining organization of front desk, suite, and workspaces, and greeting/assisting members of the UT community).
- Phone call campaigns (assist prospective and newly admitted first-year and transfer students with their next steps).
- Clerical duties (data entry, updating reports, scanning and filing forms, and assembling materials for school activities).
- Assist with JSG Gear Outfitters initiative (e.g. check in/out gear, set up/pack down camping gear to assess quality or damage, replace missing items, etc.).
- Maintain cleanliness of shared spaces and stock common areas with food or beverages.
- Various duties as assigned
Benefits
- Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
