Study Student Assistant - Learning Commons

Title: Work Study Student Assistant - Learning Commons
Employee Classification: Student Asst - Federal CWSP
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
Sub Division-Department: DAL-Student Success
Department: DAL-Learning Commons-513000
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: $10.00/hour
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
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Department Summary
The UNT Dallas Learning Commons offers tutorial assistance in writing and STEM to students who need supplemental academic support.
Position Overview
The Work Study Student Assistant serves as an important team member in the Learning Commons. He/she works under the supervision of the administrative staff and serves as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Work Study Student Assistant also performs some clerical work and assists the professional staff with various projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Must qualify as work-study eligible.
Must be a currently enrolled University of North Texas at Dallas student making satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree program.
Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills, as well as effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Some knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Good interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily, to adhere to prescribed routines, and to develop some skill in the operation of common office equipment.

• Ability to work 12-19 hours per week
• Knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University academic policy, procedure, and practices
• Knowledge of FERPA preferred but not required
• Ability to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and work with all kinds of students
• Strong ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of broad goals and objectives
• Work-in person (flexibility options available upon request)

• Keep tutoring areas clean, organized, and decorated. Attend and complete mandatory trainings.
• Work the assigned hours per week unless making prior arrangements with supervisor.
• Assist in preparing resources and marketing materials for the Learning Commons including handouts, workshops, flyers, website content, social media posts, videos, etc.
• Assist administrative staff and professional tutors with special assignments, projects, and events.
• Assist administrative staff with inventory management and other clerical work.
• Refer students to Learning Commons resources and other academic services and departments as needed.
• Direct the daily in-and-out flow of students in the Learning Commons; check students in for tutoring and encourage students to complete a survey after their session.
• Assist students in scheduling…