FWS Student Worker I, Front Desk and Activity Assistant (ONSITE - San Jose, CA)

Federal Work Study Student Worker Opportunity

DeVry University strives to close our society's opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. When you apply for a DeVry University career, you become part of an institution that dates back to 1931. Our colleagues are passionate about higher education and shaping the future of today's learners.

Federal Work Study student workers assist various departments per the approved positions below.

• Front Desk Assistant
• Activity Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Greets students and assist in answering general questions.
• Assisting students with part-time job, parking and insurance information.
• Answering general questions/referrals.
• Providing customer service for students (e.g. greeting, answering telephones and taking messages from students).
• Providing clerical support of student records/activities (e.g. filing, sorting, light typing, telephone answering, packet assembly, etc.).
• Orienting new students who have enrolled, providing materials/services offered by the institution (e.g. housing, part-time jobs, etc.).
• Contacting students needed by various offices.
• Mailing student information.
• Preparing student contact slips.
• Assisting students at counter and directing students to appropriate departments.
• Assists students with transcripts, schedule and course changes, and demographic changes.
• Assists students in the appeals process, Graduation Petition process, registration process, adds and drops, and withdrawals.
• Monitors student central appointments during peak registration times.
• Assists with student related campus events and organizations, job fairs, Senior Project and other special projects related specifically to students.

Qualifications:

• Must be an enrolled student.
• Need to have flexibility to work Monday - Thursday between 4PM - 9PM local time.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Student in good standing and possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.
• FWS fund eligible.
• Computer skills and customer service attitude is critical.

We believe diversity is essential to our educational mission and to the success of our community. We are committed to fostering a working environment where differences are respected, valued and embraced.