Student Worker - Summer Student Assistant I

Baylor University•Waco, TX

1d•$9•Onsite

About The Position

The Interactive Media & Language Center (iMLC) is seeking an energetic and reliable student assistant for Summer I and Summer II sessions. IMLC assistants support students and faculty using our spaces and resources, and they help manage the materials, technology, and facilities that support Baylor’s modern language programs. The iMLC includes three specialized rooms, a service desk, and an encoding room. Our audio and video materials supplement coursework in modern languages, and student assistants play an active role in maintaining these resources. Assistants stay engaged throughout their shifts—helping visitors, completing assigned projects, and ensuring smooth daily operations. We are looking for outgoing, helpful individuals with strong computer skills and a willingness to learn. Students with foreign language experience or an interest in language study are strongly encouraged to apply. Provide mid to advanced level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks May serve as initial contact for in-person guests or callers; provide excellent customer service May generate, prepare and analyze reports or perform forecasting May create creative content or maintain department website(s) May assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals May assist with planning or coordination of events May assist with identifying areas of improvement and recommend solutions May assist with compliance processes May assist with maintaining internal databases and records May assist with developing processes and procedures Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission Ability to comply with University policies Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Requirements

outgoing
helpful individuals
strong computer skills
willingness to learn
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Nice To Haves

Students with foreign language experience or an interest in language study
Students who have qualified for Federal Work-Study and accepted their financial aid package
Majors/minors in modern languages, international studies, area studies, or students who speak languages other than English

Responsibilities

Support Modern Languages & Cultures (MLC) faculty, staff, and students and promote language learning, especially computer-assisted language study
Demonstrate strong technology skills and a willingness to develop additional skills related to language-learning technologies
Create and post flyers, posters, handouts, and digital content to promote MLC programs
Maintain printers, computers, and other technology to ensure smooth operation
Assist with general business operations related to assigned areas
Deliver excellent customer service to all visitors
Prioritize tasks, take initiative, and work independently when needed
Assist with various projects, activities, and operational tasks as assigned
Adhere to all University policies and procedures
Provide mid to advanced level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks
May serve as initial contact for in-person guests or callers; provide excellent customer service
May generate, prepare and analyze reports or perform forecasting
May create creative content or maintain department website(s)
May assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals
May assist with planning or coordination of events
May assist with identifying areas of improvement and recommend solutions
May assist with compliance processes
May assist with maintaining internal databases and records
May assist with developing processes and procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance