Student Life Student Assistant

Position Information

Classification

Title:

Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title:

Student Life Student Assistant

Datatel Position A / STAO9

STUEMPL0A

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Placement Range: $10.00

Position Type:
Student Employee

Job Category:
Student

Reports To:

Director of Student Life

Work Hours:

Varied, including occasional evening and weekend hours.

Department:
Student Life Office

Job Open Date: 07/03/2024

Posting Number:
Student, Work Study,

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.

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.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

None

• Occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force; 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.
• Frequently move about the Office of Student Life and the OCCC campus.
• Frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
• Frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
• Frequently operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices.
• Frequently perform repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
• Frequently position self to grasp, move, lift, push, pull materials or equipment.
• Frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
• Must judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work; make general observations.
• Essential functions performed both indoors and outdoors.

This omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• 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 navigating 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.

• 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.