Student Life Student Assistant

Student Life Student Assistant

Student Assistants administratively support professional staff members in all duties associated with meeting the needs of students through the Office of Student Life. Student Life operates within the fundamental principles of student development theory in order to provide a variety of programs and services that support students in their pursuit of a successful higher education experience. Programs and services offered include service learning, campus activities, employment, programming, clubs and organizations, leadership activities, and special events.

Reports To: Director of Student Life

Minimum Education/Experience: Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester. or Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Customer service experience, positive interpersonal skills, alphabetical and numerical filing, adequate spelling and grammar, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, typing (speed is not a requirement), willingness to learn, ability to follow instructions and work independently, knowledge of telephone etiquette and skills, effective communication with large groups as well as one on one, ability to prioritize job duties, organizational skills, enthusiasm for campus engagement, flexibility in work assignments, valid driver's license and ability to drive a college vehicle.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires the person to frequently move about the Office of Student Life and the OCCC campus. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position. This position requires the person to frequently operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists. This position requires the person to frequently position self to grasp, move, lift, push, pull, materials or equipment. This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level. This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned, or to make general observations. This position's essential functions are performed both indoors and outdoors.

Job Duties: Provide general office support, assist with data entry and assessment of Student Life programs and events, update and maintain campus bulletin boards, collect and log comment and suggestion cards, create and distribute Student Life promotional materials, preparation and execution of all types of Student Life programming, help students with resume/cover letter preparation, assist students in the navigation of on-campus and off-campus job boards, provide information related to Student Life and OCCC to the community at large, serve as a positive student role model, assist with program set up may include, but not limited to, lifting, moving and transporting objects up to 50 lbs. Must be able to drive a college vehicle with passengers, assist with support to other OCCC offices as assigned by members of Student Life professional staff, maintain the organization of Student Life supplies, materials, and Student Life managed areas, assist with Civic Honors presentations and sign-ups.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures): Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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