Student Kennel Assistant (Federal Work Study Only)

Columbus State Community College • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to provide kennel assistance for the Veterinary Technology program by supporting the Faculty, Staff, Students, and our four-legged family members. We also feel that this position will help the student grow in confidence, self-esteem, and people skills that would benefit the Columbus State Community and into the future. This position is open to students with Only Federal Work-Study eligibility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Customer service, Computers, Animal Restraint (Dogs and Cats)
• Skill in: Customer service, Computers, Animal Restraint (Dogs, Cats, Exotic Animals), General cleaning
• Ability to: Help with the general animal care duties to include every day cleaning of kennel area, laundry, and kitchen duties.
• This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State.
• You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program.
• Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109.
• Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly.
• Students enrolled as Transient, College Credit Plus, Undecided, or otherwise non-degree-seeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum Qualifications are acceptable for this position.
• On-the-job training will be available.

Responsibilities

• Assists department staff with general offices duties and clerical/administrative work including but not limited to: scanning, filing, making copies, etc.
• Helps to clean the kennels areas for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
• Helps to maintain the work area: Doing laundry and returning it to its correct place. Washing dishes in the dishwasher and putting them away. c) Rotating trash cans when full and emptying them when needed. Mopping floors as needed.
• Walks and plays with dogs for enrichment and exercise.
• Cleans the Cat Enrichment (play) room (putting all toys away and throwing away clumps of hair or trash).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Students employed by Columbus State are exposed to professional work environments where they develop many of the important transferable skills necessary for future success in the workforce.
• We are dedicated to helping students set the stage for professional life through their participation in the following program(s): CSTATE GROW (Guided Reflections on Work) The program consists of brief, structured conversations between supervisor and student to reflect on and integrate what they are learning. All student employees and their functional supervisors participate in this program during Autumn and Spring semesters.
• Career and Leadership Development Program (CLDP) The program consists of paid competency-based career and leadership development activities designed by Career Services. All Tier/Level III positions are automatically enrolled in this program.
• Career competencies you can expect to learn through Student Employment: Career & Self Development Critical Thinking Leadership Teamwork Communication Equity & Inclusion Professionalism Technology

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees