Student Worker Para Prof Trio EOC _ EOC Assistant (PT, Limited)
About The Position
Minneapolis College is seeking a part-time, limited Student Worker Paraprofessional in the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. This position provides support to the Trio EOC D irector, coordinator, staff and participants in areas of providing check-in services to new and current students, intake, data collections and entry. Direct services provided to participants, recruit new participants. Develop outreach materials and support staff presenting at workshops and staffing tabling events. This position may be eligible for partial telework according to the Minneapolis College’s telework guidelines.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program. If the student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he or she must be carrying at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, the student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Correspondence or GED classes will generally not satisfy enrollment criteria.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including telephone, scheduling, intake.
- Experience with diverse low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated self-starter with good organizational and leadership skills.
- Proficient with computer technology including Microsoft Office, e-mail, on-line databases, and internet.
- Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporates culturally responsive practices,and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
- Current and or former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Be a TRIO alumnus, current participant, or someone who would have qualified for participation
- Possess prior experience with TRIO EOC programs
Responsibilities
- Assist students with Intake and check in process in Educational Opportunity Center.
- Research and provide referrals to appropriate advisors for career, admissions, financial aid, college choice, defaulted loans, or other concerns that may present a barrier to attending a college.
- Enter and maintain accurate records.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of TRIO EOC as a welcoming advocate of equity in education.
Benefits
- At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
- We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
