Student Life - Student Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Student Life Student Assistant

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: RRCC Student Life

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: $19.37 - $19.89 / hour

 

Job Summary:

The Student Life department at RRCC is seeking an Assistant to help us fulfill our
mission. Student Life's mission is to develop academically successful students who are committed to personal growth, leadership, and service through inclusive co-curricular programming. We have the best job because we get paid to have fun, support fellow students, and help them get the most out of their college experience. The events and programs we are responsible for help students feel welcome, included, build relationships, and give back to the community. While sometimes the work we do is serious, we try to maintain a positive attitude and encourage learning and growth in a fun work
environment.

The Student Life Student Assistant is an essential member of the Student Life team tasked with assisting in the day-to-day operation of, including but not limited to, the Student Life Front Desk, the Student Pantry and the Student Project Center. Duties of this position also include supporting student events and activities on campus, New Student Orientation, and student clubs and organizations as needed with an opportunity to focus your work in an area of interest. This position may also take place in the Student Life office on the Arvada campus. The number of hours you work will be based on your class schedule and the needs of the department. There may be additional weekend events or projects that will be necessary.

The Student Life Desk is the hub of our activities on the West side of the Lakewood Campus and the Main Hall at the Arvada Campus. Desk employees are an essential part of the Student Life team and in developing the student experience. The Student Life department strives to put students first.

To that end, the Student Life desk acts as a help/information desk, provides directions for navigating campus, answers questions about our campus, and in general, serves as ambassadors for our department.

The Student Pantry is a non-need-based food program available to all currently enrolled RRCC students. Each week students can come to the market-style pantry on either the Arvada or Lakewood campus offices of Student Life to shop for groceries and personal hygiene items. The Student Pantry is supported by fundraising efforts through our Foundation, and individual monetary, food and hygiene product donations from the community.

The Student Project Center, room 1551, Lakewood Campus, is a quiet computer lab with access to black and white printers and copy machine. Student also have access to a selection office supplies and hardware such as paper cutters, staplers, and tape.

 

Competencies/KSAs:

Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
For work study employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility.
2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.

For student hourly employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours).

Other Required Qualifications
1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint) and have advanced computer skills and experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Webex etc.).
4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic.
5. Must be a self-starter with time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment.

 

Application Instructions: 

To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.